Serif Contrasted Epry 2 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, invitations, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, luxury display, editorial impact, brand elegance, classic refinement, hairline, delicate, crisp, elegant, calligraphic.
A delicate serif with razor-thin hairlines and sharp, clean serifs paired with noticeably thicker verticals. The forms are narrowly proportioned with generous inner counters and a consistent vertical rhythm, while many curves show a subtle, calligraphic modulation that gives the outlines a lively, drawn quality. Terminals and joins are crisp and precise, and several letters feature small swashes or tapered strokes that add sophistication without becoming ornamental. Numerals and lowercase keep the same fine, airy construction, reading best when given breathing room.
Well-suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, book jackets, and high-end packaging. It can also work for invitations or short editorial pull quotes where its hairline details can be appreciated; for extended body text, larger sizes and careful contrast-friendly printing or rendering will help preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, with a dramatic, couture-like elegance that feels at home in editorial contexts. Its refined contrast and delicate detailing convey a sense of luxury and formality, with a slightly theatrical flair in the more expressive curves.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxurious, modern-classic display serif with strong contrast and elegant detailing, optimized for impactful titles and refined brand expression rather than utilitarian reading at small sizes.
In longer settings the extremely fine strokes can visually recede, so spacing and size play a large role in maintaining clarity. The design shows a classic, high-contrast serif model, but with enough idiosyncratic stroke endings and curves to feel distinctive rather than purely revivalist.