Serif Contrasted Tiba 5 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, theatrical, impact, elegance, premium tone, editorial voice, display emphasis, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp, sculptural.
This serif shows a striking thick–thin rhythm with strong vertical stress, pairing massive main strokes with extremely fine hairlines and serifs. Serifs are sharp and delicate, giving terminals a crisp, cut-in feel, while curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals) are smooth and tightly controlled. Proportions lean broad and confident, with sturdy capitals, a moderate x-height, and compact, weighty lowercase forms that create dense word shapes. The overall drawing feels clean and precise, with minimal bracketing and an emphasis on high-contrast, display-oriented elegance.
Best suited to headlines and short text settings where its contrast and hairlines can be appreciated—magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, posters, and premium branding. It will particularly shine in large sizes where the fine serifs and thin strokes remain visually distinct.
The font communicates a bold, fashion-forward sophistication—glamorous and assertive rather than understated. Its sharp contrast and refined hairlines evoke classic editorial typography with a dramatic, high-impact presence.
The design appears intended as a statement serif: a modern, display-focused take on high-contrast, vertical-stress letterforms that prioritizes impact, elegance, and refined detail over neutral text economy.
In the sample text, the heavy stems and tight internal counters create strong texture at large sizes, while the hairline details add sparkle and refinement. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with curving forms that read as decorative and display-centric.