Serif Contrasted Tibu 10 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, '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, magazine, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, authoritative, display impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sculpted curves, high waistlines.
A sculpted display serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp, hairline serifs. Thick main stems sit beside extremely thin cross-strokes and joins, creating a punchy, high-contrast rhythm that reads best at larger sizes. Letterforms are broad and confident, with crisp edges, tight apertures in places, and elegant, swelling curves in rounds like C, G, O, and Q. The lowercase shows a traditional serif structure with compact bowls and a firm, upright posture; figures follow the same contrast model, mixing sturdy verticals with fine connecting hairlines.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, and large-format editorial typography where contrast and elegance can be fully appreciated. It can also work for premium branding, logotypes, and event or cultural posters that call for a classic yet commanding serif voice.
The overall tone is assertive and refined, combining classic bookish authority with a fashion-forward, poster-like drama. Its stark contrast and crisp detailing project a premium, editorial feel rather than a casual or utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized high-contrast serif look: authoritative and classical in structure, but tuned for attention-grabbing display use through width, crisp hairlines, and dramatic light–dark modulation.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast and thin serifs create a vivid black-and-white texture, with dense spots where heavy verticals align and lighter sparkle along hairlines. The design’s sharp joins and delicate horizontals suggest it benefits from generous size and careful spacing to preserve the fine details.