Serif Contrasted Bysi 10 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A razor-thin, high-contrast serif with tall proportions and strong vertical emphasis. Stems are needle-like with sharp, unbracketed serifs and abrupt transitions into fine hairlines, creating a crisp, luxurious rhythm. Curves (like O, C, and S) show pronounced contrast and a poised, upright stance, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height relative to its long ascenders and descenders. Figures follow the same refined construction, with slender forms and delicate terminals that keep the overall texture airy and precise.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, luxury brand wordmarks, and high-impact posters. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where generous size and careful reproduction preserve the hairline detail.
The tone is polished and high-end, with a cool, runway-ready sophistication. Its extreme delicacy and contrast give it a dramatic, premium feel suited to aspirational branding and elevated editorial settings rather than everyday utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion display voice built around extreme contrast, vertical elegance, and crisp, sharp finishing. Its narrow proportions and delicate serifs prioritize sophistication and drama over robustness for small-text reading.
The narrow set and hairline details make spacing and size choices especially important; at small sizes or on low-resolution outputs, the thinnest strokes may visually recede. In display settings, the font’s taut vertical rhythm and sharp serifs create striking, poster-like contrast.