Serif Contrasted Vifu 14 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Madigan Text' by Hoftype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, formal, classic, high impact, refined display, prestige branding, editorial voice, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp serifs, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and extremely thin hairlines that snap into sharp, unbracketed serifs. The proportions read slightly expanded, giving caps and figures a broad, stately footprint while maintaining tight, crisp detailing in terminals and cross-strokes. Curves are smooth and controlled, with clean cut-ins and fine joins that emphasize the contrast; the lowercase maintains a conventional x-height and a structured, print-oriented rhythm. Numerals and capitals appear sturdy and weighty in their heavy strokes, with delicate top and bottom hairlines that heighten the crisp, engraved look.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other display uses where its contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also serve upscale branding applications such as fashion, cosmetics, and premium packaging, where a refined, high-drama serif is desirable.
The tone is polished and theatrical, projecting prestige and authority with a distinctly editorial flair. Its dramatic contrast and refined hairlines suggest luxury and ceremony, while the broad proportions add confidence and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern classic display serif: commanding weight paired with delicate hairlines for maximum contrast, producing an elegant, high-impact voice for editorial and brand-forward typography.
In continuous text the thin hairlines and tight apertures create a strong light–dark pattern, so spacing and size will noticeably affect clarity. The ampersand and curved letters show a formal, carved sensibility, with sharp finishing that reads especially well in high-quality reproduction.