Serif Contrasted Ibdu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, space saving, premium tone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, elegant, stately.
A condensed serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical rhythm. Stems are robust and straight while hairlines and serifs are extremely fine, producing sharp, clean joins and a crisp silhouette. The letterforms are tall and narrow with generous vertical proportions, small counters, and a distinctly high-contrast texture in text. Serifs are delicate and minimally bracketed, and curves (notably in C, S, and numerals) show a smooth, controlled tension that reinforces a formal, polished look.
Best suited for headlines, deck type, pull quotes, and magazine-style editorial layouts where its high contrast and narrow width can create impact. It also works well for luxury branding and packaging that benefits from a refined, couture-like voice, particularly when set at display sizes with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is sophisticated and dramatic, leaning toward high-fashion and cultural editorial styling. Its extreme contrast and compressed proportions create a sense of luxury and intensity, with an elegant, slightly austere presence that feels premium and curated.
The design appears intended as a display-oriented modern serif that prioritizes elegance, contrast, and space-efficient narrow proportions. Its controlled geometry and hairline detailing suggest an emphasis on stylish impact and a premium, editorial voice rather than utilitarian body text.
In running text the strong verticals and fine hairlines create a striking light–dark shimmer, especially at larger sizes. The condensed set helps pack headlines tightly, while the sharp terminals and narrow apertures can make smaller sizes feel more delicate and demanding of adequate resolution and spacing.