Serif Contrasted Tile 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, formal, vintage, stately, impact, editorial drama, heritage feel, logo voice, title emphasis, display, crisp, sharp, sculpted, high-waisted.
A compact, display-oriented serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical rhythm. Stems are heavy and confident while hairlines and joins pinch down to fine points, producing crisp inner counters and sharp transitions. Serifs are small and decisive, often appearing as thin, pointed wedges rather than broad slabs, giving the outlines a cut, engraved feel. Rounds (O, C, G, e) show tight apertures and concentrated weight on the verticals, and the lowercase has sturdy, high-contrast forms with ball terminals appearing on letters like a, f, j, and y. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with curvy, high-contrast shapes and prominent bowls in 8 and 9.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, title treatments, and short bursts of copy where a dramatic serif texture is desirable. It can also work for branding and packaging that needs a formal, heritage-leaning tone, especially when set with generous tracking and ample whitespace.
The overall tone is bold and ceremonious, with a theatrical, editorial presence that reads as classic and slightly old-world. Its sharp hairlines and compressed joints add a sense of tension and polish, making the texture feel assertive and attention-grabbing rather than neutral. The design suggests a refined, poster-like voice—confident, formal, and somewhat vintage in flavor.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact through extreme contrast and crisp, wedge-like detailing, echoing high-fashion editorial serifs and historical engraving cues. The intention seems to be creating a distinctive display face that maintains traditional serif structure while amplifying drama and stroke tension for strong, recognizable typography.
In text settings the dark color and narrow internal spaces create a dense, emphatic line, especially around tight apertures and ball terminals. The distinctive terminals and sharp contrast give it strong character at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may feel heavy and busy due to the condensed counters.