Serif Contrasted Onfa 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, book covers, invitations, branding, elegant, editorial, classical, formal, refined, luxury tone, editorial clarity, classical revival, headline impact, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp edges, tight apertures.
This serif shows a crisp, high-contrast construction with pronounced vertical stress: thick vertical stems are paired with very fine hairlines and delicate, sharp serifs. Curves are smooth and controlled, with small, neatly finished terminals and minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a clean, engraved feel. Proportions lean toward a traditional book/Didone rhythm, with compact lowercase shapes, a two-storey “a,” and a single-storey “g,” while the capitals read stately and structured with narrow joins and refined bowls. Figures appear lining with strong contrast and clear, upright forms, matching the text color and texture of the letters.
This font is well suited to display and editorial applications such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and refined brand identities where a luxurious, high-contrast serif is desired. It can also work for formal collateral like invitations and certificates, especially when set with comfortable spacing and printed at sizes that preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, evoking fashion and literary publishing. Its sharp hairlines and poised silhouettes communicate luxury, tradition, and formality, with a distinctly high-end editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with a traditional foundation—prioritizing elegance, a bright typographic texture, and strong vertical emphasis for impactful titles and polished editorial typography.
In paragraph settings, the thin horizontals and fine serifs create a sparkling texture that feels crisp at larger sizes and more delicate as sizes drop. Several glyphs feature subtly calligraphic, tapered details (notably in the lowercase “a,” “f,” and “y”), which adds sophistication without becoming ornamental.