Serif Contrasted Nina 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Escrow' by Font Bureau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book titles, branding, posters, luxury, editorial, classical, dramatic, refined, elegant display, editorial authority, premium branding, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, calligraphic.
This serif shows a crisp, high-contrast build with dominant vertical stems and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with a mostly unbracketed, chiseled feel that keeps corners clean and edges precise. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with narrow joins and pronounced thick–thin transitions that create a lively rhythm across both capitals and lowercase. Proportions feel balanced and text-ready, with slightly varied character widths and clear, open counters that help maintain clarity despite the extreme contrast.
Best suited for display work such as magazine headlines, book and film titles, luxury branding, and posters where the contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when set with generous size and leading to protect the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is elegant and formal, leaning toward fashion and literary tradition. Its glossy contrast and refined details give it a premium, editorial voice with a hint of old-world sophistication. In larger sizes it reads as dramatic and confident; in text it stays composed and cultured.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on high-contrast serif tradition: strong vertical structure, razor-thin details, and clean, modern finishing. It aims to project sophistication and authority while remaining usable in composed, typographic layouts.
The numerals echo the same high-contrast logic, with thin entry strokes and strong vertical emphasis. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample (dots, apostrophe, ampersand) appear sharply drawn and consistent with the hairline detailing, reinforcing a polished, print-oriented impression.