Serif Contrasted Onpa 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, and 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, display elegance, editorial authority, premium tone, didone-like, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp hairlines, ball terminals.
A strongly contrasted serif with vertical stress and a crisp, high-precision finish. Thick main stems pair with fine hairlines, producing a dramatic light–dark rhythm, while the serifs are sharp and neatly cut with minimal bracketing. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively compact, and the overall fit reads slightly open for a display-oriented serif. Round glyphs show pronounced contrast and clean joins, with occasional ball-like terminals in the lowercase that add a refined, print-era flavor.
Well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, pull quotes, and display typography where contrast can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging when used at sizes that preserve the delicate hairlines.
The tone is formal and editorial, projecting confidence and tradition with a polished, high-end feel. Its stark contrast and crisp detailing evoke bookish sophistication and a slightly theatrical, headline-ready elegance.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic, high-contrast serif voice for display settings, balancing sharp, modern crispness with traditional book and fashion-editorial cues. It prioritizes dramatic stroke contrast and refined detailing to create an elevated, attention-grabbing typographic texture.
In text, the strong vertical emphasis and thin connecting strokes create a lively sparkle that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. The numerals and capitals carry a dignified, signage-like presence, while the lowercase introduces a touch of softness through rounded terminals and compact proportions.