Serif Contrasted Ibbi 2 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury, posters, elegant, refined, dramatic, display elegance, luxury tone, editorial impact, modern classic, didone, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculpted.
A refined modern serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical axis. Stems are tall and slim, while horizontals and connecting strokes often drop to hairline thickness, creating a bright, shimmering texture in text. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, and terminals tend toward clean, tapered finishes rather than soft rounding. Proportions run condensed with generous ascenders and descenders; counters are relatively tight, and the overall rhythm feels crisp and high-strung. Numerals match the display character with bold verticals and extremely fine internal links, producing a poised but striking presence.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine-style editorial typography where its contrast and narrow proportions can read as intentional refinement. It also works well for fashion and luxury branding touchpoints—lookbooks, invitations, packaging titles, and premium signage—where scale and printing/display quality can support its delicate hairlines.
The typeface communicates luxury and restraint with a distinctly high-fashion sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and narrow posture feel formal, polished, and slightly theatrical, lending a premium tone to headings and curated editorial layouts. The fine details add sophistication but also introduce a sense of fragility and precision.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary, high-contrast serif voice optimized for display impact: tall, condensed proportions, razor-fine details, and a vertical, modern stress that reads as upscale and editorial. It prioritizes visual sophistication and dramatic typographic color over ruggedness or small-size neutrality.
In the sample text, the hairline strokes and thin serifs create strong sparkle and pronounced texture shifts, especially around joins and cross-strokes. The condensed set and sharp detailing favor careful spacing and ample size to keep thin features from visually disappearing in dense settings.