Serif Contrasted Rime 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, luxury branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, editorial elegance, luxury appeal, display drama, classic revival, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, razor-fine hairlines, and a largely vertical stress. Serifs are small and sharp, with delicate terminals and elegant entry/exit strokes that give many forms a sweeping, calligraphic cadence. Proportions lean tall with narrow counters and crisp join behavior, while capitals feel poised and formal; numerals follow the same contrasty, stylized logic with thin cross-strokes and sculpted curves.
Best suited to display typography—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, luxury branding, and high-end packaging where contrast and elegance are desirable. It also works well for pull quotes, titling, and short, prominent lines where the fine hairlines can remain clear.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, projecting a polished, fashion-forward sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and slanted posture create a sense of movement and spectacle, reading as refined, premium, and slightly theatrical rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast italic serifs, optimizing for glamour, rhythm, and visual drama in large-scale settings. Its stylized details and bright hairlines suggest a focus on expressive titling rather than dense, long-form text.
The hairlines become extremely light in places (notably in diagonals and interior strokes), creating a sparkling texture at display sizes but a more fragile impression as size decreases. Curves show a tight, controlled tension, and stroke endings often sharpen into fine points that emphasize elegance and precision.