Serif Contrasted Nilu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Callas', 'Cardillac', 'Contane', and 'Empira' by Hoftype and 'Acta Display' and 'Acta Pro Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, invitations, elegant, formal, refined, luxury feel, display impact, editorial tone, formal refinement, didone-like, hairline, crisp, vertical stress, sharp serifs.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, giving the contours a crisp, engraved feel. Round letters show tight, clean curves with thin connecting strokes, while diagonals (V, W, X) retain strong contrast and pointed terminals. Proportions read as classic and slightly condensed in rhythm, with compact counters and a steady baseline presence that keeps text looking polished at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, lookbooks, posters, and elegant packaging. It also fits formal print applications like invitations and titles where large sizes and generous spacing can showcase the hairlines and sharp serifs.
The overall tone is luxurious and poised, projecting a fashion-forward, gallery-ready sophistication. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted shapes feel formal and high-end, with a cool, modern polish rather than a casual or rustic warmth.
Designed to deliver a classic high-contrast serif look with a clean, contemporary finish—prioritizing dramatic thick/thin rhythm, sharp detailing, and a premium editorial presence.
The digit set mirrors the same high-contrast logic, with delicate thin strokes and strong verticals that look best when given breathing room. In the sample text, the extreme contrast creates a sparkling texture; at smaller sizes the hairlines may visually recede, while at larger sizes the elegance and detail become the main feature.