Serif Contrasted Tise 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Ostro' and 'FS Ostro Variable' by Fontsmith, 'Magari' by Sudtipos, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, deep joins, crisp edges.
This serif shows a dramatic thick–thin rhythm with strong vertical stress and extremely fine hairlines. Stems are blocky and dense, while cross-strokes and serifs taper to sharp, needle-like endings with minimal bracketing. Curves are smooth but tightly pinched at joins, creating a sculpted, high-ink look in letters like S, a, and g. Proportions vary across glyphs—rounds feel generous, diagonals are steep and crisp, and punctuation-like details (dots, hooks, tails) are small and precise—producing a lively, display-first texture.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, and high-end branding where large sizes can preserve the fine hairlines and sharp serifs. It works well for fashion, beauty, and cultural/event posters that benefit from dramatic contrast and a stately, classic presence. For extended text, it is likely most comfortable in short runs or larger settings where the delicate details remain clear.
The tone is polished and theatrical, balancing classic bookish authority with fashion-forward glamour. Its razor-thin details and bold silhouettes read as premium and attention-seeking, with a slightly baroque sharpness that adds tension and sophistication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern interpretation of a classic high-contrast serif: maximal stroke drama, vertical emphasis, and refined hairline finishing for impact. It prioritizes visual prestige and typographic sparkle over understated neutrality, aiming at display typography that feels editorial and luxurious.
In text, the font creates strong sparkle from the hairlines and serifs, and the heavy verticals can form dark bands at larger sizes. The italic is not shown; the overall voice comes from upright, high-contrast forms with prominent ball terminals and hooked details on characters such as j and y.