Serif Contrasted Onpa 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bodoni' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, formal, classic, dramatic, authoritative, editorial voice, classic refinement, headline impact, print authority, vertical stress, sharp serifs, hairline joins, crisp terminals, bracketed feel.
A high-contrast serif with a strong vertical axis and crisp, tapering hairlines set against weighty stems. Serifs are sharp and assertive, with clean, chiseled-looking terminals and minimal rounding, giving the outlines a precise, print-like bite. Proportions feel traditional with moderately compact lowercase forms, sturdy caps, and clear differentiation between thick and thin strokes; counters are fairly open, helping the dense weight stay readable. The overall rhythm is even and text-forward, with a sturdy baseline presence and consistent stress across letters and figures.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes where contrast and firmness add presence. It can also serve in book and long-form settings when sized and spaced to preserve the fine hairlines, and it works for branding that wants a traditional, authoritative voice.
The tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness with a slightly dramatic, headline-ready contrast. It evokes traditional publishing and institutional communication, leaning refined rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, publication-oriented serif with pronounced contrast and crisp detailing, balancing robust stems for impact with delicate hairlines for refinement.
In the sample text, the heavy main strokes and fine internal hairlines create strong word shapes and pronounced typographic color. The numerals follow the same contrast and verticality as the letters, supporting consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.