Serif Contrasted Tivi 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Curve' by Fontador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, luxurious, formal, authoritative, display impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, classic sophistication, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, high-contrast serif.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairline serifs and joins. The letterforms are broad and generously proportioned, with a stately rhythm and clear separation between heavy verticals and delicate horizontals. Serifs are crisp and relatively unbracketed, and curves show smooth, controlled swelling into thick strokes with tight, razor-like connections where hairlines meet. Numerals follow the same dramatic contrast, with round figures showing strong thick–thin modulation and sharp, elegant terminals.
Best suited for large-size typography such as headlines, magazine and newspaper display, poster titles, book covers, and high-end branding where contrast and sophistication are desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers when set with generous size and appropriate tracking.
The overall tone is commanding and upscale, evoking classic print editorial typography and a sense of ceremony. Its sharp hairlines and emphatic weight shifts create a theatrical, attention-grabbing presence that feels refined rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a display-oriented modern serif that amplifies thick–thin contrast and crisp serifs to deliver elegance and impact. Its wide proportions and polished stroke modulation suggest an aim toward premium editorial and brand-forward typography.
At display sizes the hairlines read as precise and elegant, while at smaller sizes the extreme contrast and delicate horizontals may require careful color/ink and spacing considerations. The wide set gives headlines a spacious, monumental feel and emphasizes the font’s crisp silhouette.