Serif Contrasted Tilo 5 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxury, classic, authoritative, impact, editorial voice, luxury feel, display focus, brand statement, ball terminals, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp joins, sculpted curves.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with vertical stress and crisp hairline serifs set against very full main strokes. Serifs are small and sharp with little bracketing, while curves are tightly sculpted, often finishing in prominent ball terminals (notably on several lowercase forms). Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is dense and weighty, with strong thick–thin transitions that create a striking, poster-like texture in text. Figures follow the same contrast and solidity, reading as bold, display-oriented numerals with pronounced modulation.
Best suited for headlines, cover lines, and large-scale editorial settings where contrast and impact are desirable. It can work well for brand marks, packaging, and event posters that want a refined but forceful serif statement; for longer passages, it benefits from larger sizes and more open spacing to maintain clarity.
The tone is formal and commanding, with a dramatic, fashion/editorial sensibility. Its pronounced contrast and sculptural terminals add a sense of luxury and theatricality, making it feel more like a headline voice than an everyday text face.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive, high-fashion serif look by pairing very substantial main strokes with fine, sharp serifs and dramatic thick–thin modulation. The ball terminals and compact counters further push it toward display use, emphasizing personality and presence over neutrality.
Lowercase shapes lean toward sturdy, compact constructions, and the punctuation and dots appear deliberately weighty and graphic, reinforcing a bold, ink-trap-free silhouette. In paragraphs, the heavy color and tight interior spaces produce a strong, black typographic presence that rewards generous leading and careful tracking.