Serif Contrasted Vima 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Empira' by Hoftype, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, and 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic refinement, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, upright posture, and strong vertical stress. The design combines weighty main stems with very fine hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs that read as crisp and precise. Counters are relatively tight in places, contributing to a dense, authoritative color, while the curves show smooth, controlled transitions typical of display-oriented contrast. Uppercase forms feel formal and sculptural, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, textlike structure with compact joins and a clear, moderate x-height.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine titles, fashion or culture editorial layouts, premium branding, and high-impact posters. It can also work for short pull quotes and mastheads where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward feel. Its sharp hairlines and stately proportions convey luxury and seriousness, while the bold thick strokes add impact and headline presence.
The font appears designed to deliver a refined, high-contrast serif voice with maximum visual drama—pairing classic letterform conventions with crisp, modern sharpness for contemporary editorial and brand applications.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast is most apparent at larger sizes, where hairlines and serifs stay crisp and the rhythm feels deliberate. The numerals and capitals carry a strong, poster-ready presence, suggesting the design is optimized for prominence rather than understated body copy.