Serif Contrasted Osmu 10 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bauer Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bauer Bodoni' by Linotype, 'PL Modern' by Monotype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, dramatic, luxury, classic, formal, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, classic refinement, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, tight apertures.
This serif display face shows a strongly vertical, high-contrast construction with heavy main stems and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are crisp and delicate, with a clean, unbracketed feel and sharp terminals that create a polished, engraved look. Capitals are tall and assertive, with compact counters in letters like B, D, O, and P, while the lowercase mixes sturdy stems with thin connecting strokes and small, neat bowls. Overall spacing reads fairly tight in text, emphasizing dark rhythm and pronounced stroke modulation.
Best suited to headlines, magazine/editorial settings, and large-scale typography where high contrast and hairline detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for luxury branding, event titles, and poster-style compositions, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The tone is elegant and high-fashion, with a theatrical, headline-forward presence. Its sharp contrasts and refined serifs convey prestige and formality, leaning toward classic print luxury rather than casual or utilitarian communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-impact serif voice with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp detailing. It prioritizes elegance and visual authority, aiming for a classic, fashion-leaning display character that stands out in titles and short passages.
The numerals echo the same contrast and vertical emphasis, with a prominent, curving 2 and a strong, round 8 that stay consistent with the type’s dramatic thick–thin pattern. In the text sample, the dense color and fine hairlines make it feel most comfortable at larger sizes where the delicate details can stay clear.