Serif Contrasted Tifu 4 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni Ultra' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, dramatic, classic, luxury, authoritative, display impact, premium tone, editorial clarity, classic refinement, brand presence, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, teardrop terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong, weighty verticals paired with extremely fine hairlines and delicate, hairline serifs. The letterforms are upright with a pronounced vertical stress, creating a crisp, engraved rhythm in text. Counters are generous and round, while terminals tend to finish in sharp points or small teardrop-like forms (notably in the lowercase), giving the design a slightly calligraphic bite without becoming informal. Overall spacing reads sturdy and confident, and the numerals follow the same contrast model, with bold primary strokes and thin connecting hairlines.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, cultural/editorial layouts, brand marks, and posters where high contrast can be showcased. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when given enough size and leading for the hairlines and fine serifs to remain clear.
The font projects a polished, high-end tone that feels at home in fashion and culture contexts. Its dramatic contrast and refined details communicate prestige and seriousness, while the pointed/teardrop terminals add a touch of personality that keeps it from feeling sterile. The overall impression is assertive and headline-forward.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: bold, attention-grabbing silhouettes with refined hairline detailing for a premium, editorial voice. Its distinctive terminals and strong vertical rhythm suggest a focus on impact and elegance in large-format typesetting rather than purely utilitarian body text.
In the sample text, the heavy stems and fine hairlines create a strong black-and-white texture at larger sizes, with delicate parts that will appear much lighter by comparison. The lowercase shows distinctive detailing in letters like g, j, y, and f, which adds visual interest and a slightly ornamental finish in display settings.