Serif Contrasted Tidy 11 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, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, impact, elegance, prestige, display, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, high waist, crisp.
A display-oriented serif with strong vertical stress and extreme thick–thin modulation. Stems are heavy and broad while cross-strokes and serifs drop to fine hairlines, creating crisp snap at joins and terminals. Serifs are small and sharp with minimal bracketing, and the letterforms feel wide with confident, open counters and a steady baseline. Round glyphs show pronounced contrast and a slightly “pinched” feel where thin strokes meet heavy bowls, producing a clean, sculpted rhythm across text and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and brand marks where its high-contrast serif detailing can be appreciated. It also fits premium packaging, event titling, and fashion/beauty editorial layouts that benefit from bold, formal typography.
The overall tone is formal and attention-grabbing, with a polished, editorial character that reads as upscale and fashion-forward. Its dramatic contrast and tight, crisp details give it a sense of sophistication and ceremony, more suited to statements than background typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual contrast and elegance in a bold, display-friendly serif, balancing wide proportions with refined hairline detailing for a contemporary editorial voice.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast create strong word shapes and high impact, but the very fine horizontals and serifs suggest it will be most successful at larger sizes or in controlled print/screen conditions. Numerals match the same high-contrast construction and feel consistent with the capitals in presence and proportion.