Serif Contrasted Ipwu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, luxury appeal, editorial voice, display impact, modern classic, hairline, crisp, elegant, vertical stress, sharp serifs.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced thick–thin rhythm, vertical stress, and crisp hairline terminals. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, with a generally unbracketed feel that emphasizes precision and sparkle at display sizes. Uppercase forms are tall and stately, with generous internal counters and a clean, disciplined axis; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show razor-thin joins and pointed finishes. Lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact apertures and delicate details, while round letters (o, e, c) show strong contrast and smooth, controlled curves. Numerals follow the same dramatic contrast, with elegant figures and thin crossbars that read best when given room.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, book covers, and elegant poster work. It can also serve for pull quotes and short editorial subheads when set with ample size and comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is polished and aspirational, projecting an upscale, editorial voice. Its dramatic contrast and fine detailing lend a sense of ceremony and sophistication, with a distinctly high-fashion, magazine-ready presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary high-contrast serif voice: crisp, vertical, and luxe, optimized to create striking typographic contrast and refined detail in prominent applications.
Spacing and rhythm feel calibrated for headline settings, where the hairlines and sharp serifs can remain intact and the contrast becomes a visual feature. In dense text or small sizes, the thinnest strokes and narrow joins may require careful size, color, and printing considerations to avoid break-up.