Serif Contrasted Niwy 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Escrow' by Font Bureau, 'Basilia' by Linotype, 'Parma' by Monotype, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, classic, luxury branding, editorial display, formal tone, high impact, hairline, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and very fine hairlines. The design pairs thick, straight stems with sharp, delicate serifs and tapered terminals, creating a crisp, polished rhythm. Counters are generous and the overall proportions feel on the wider side, helping large sizes feel open rather than cramped. The uppercase shows stately, classical construction while the lowercase carries a more text-oriented structure with sturdy verticals, a two-storey “g,” and cleanly defined bowls and joins.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine and editorial layouts, and brand identities where a luxurious, high-contrast serif is desirable. It can add sophistication to packaging, invitations, and poster typography, particularly when set with enough size and spacing to preserve the delicate hairline details.
The font projects an editorial, fashion-forward tone—elegant and composed, with a deliberate sense of drama. Its razor-thin details and bold thick–thin transitions read as premium and formal, lending a confident, high-end voice to headlines and display typography.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for statement setting: emphasizing elegance, hierarchy, and visual impact through pronounced thick–thin modulation, crisp serifs, and an airy, composed silhouette.
In the samples, the contrast is most striking where hairline horizontals and thin serifs meet heavy vertical strokes, producing a sparkling texture at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same refined, high-contrast logic, giving figures a similarly formal presence alongside caps and lowercase.