Serif Contrasted Timi 11 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' by Bitstream, '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, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, premium tone, editorial styling, ornamental detail, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, cupped joins, tight apertures.
A high-contrast display serif with pronounced vertical stress, weighty stems, and extremely fine hairline serifs. The forms are wide and emphatic, with sculpted, wedge-like terminals and occasional ball terminals that read as deliberate, ornamental accents. Curves are drawn with sharp modulation and tight apertures, creating dense interior counters and a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Overall spacing feels compact for the weight, producing a bold, poster-like texture in text while keeping a refined, engraved edge.
Best suited to large-size typography such as magazine mastheads, campaign headlines, posters, and upscale packaging where the strong contrast and decorative terminals can read clearly. It can work for short blocks of editorial text when set generously, but it is primarily a display face built for impact.
The tone is dramatic and premium, pairing assertive mass with delicate hairlines for a fashion-editorial feel. It suggests classic sophistication with a slightly theatrical flair, suited to headlines that want to look polished yet attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to combine classical serif proportions with maximal contrast and sculpted detailing, delivering a statement-making display style that still feels traditionally grounded. The focus is on creating a striking silhouette and luxurious texture rather than neutral, everyday readability.
The numerals and capitals show strong stylistic presence, with distinctive terminal treatments that can become a visual motif at large sizes. Because hairlines get very thin relative to the heavy strokes, the design’s character is most evident in headline settings where the contrast can be appreciated.