Serif Contrasted Tiso 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, theatrical, impact, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, display focus, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, formal.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs set against dense, weighty main strokes. The forms feel wide and generously proportioned, with strong, flat terminals and sharp joins that create a clean, engraved look. Uppercase letters present sturdy, monumental silhouettes, while the lowercase keeps a relatively moderate x-height with compact counters and distinct, calligraphic-like details (notably in a, g, y). Numerals and punctuation match the same bold/light interplay, producing a striking rhythm where thick stems dominate and thin horizontals and serifs read as fine cuts.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, magazine mastheads, poster typography, and brand marks where its sharp contrast and wide proportions can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging labels, particularly when printed or rendered large enough for the fine hairlines and serifs to remain clear.
The overall tone is dramatic and upscale, evoking fashion-editorial typography and classic display printing. Its sharp contrast and confident stance communicate authority and sophistication, with a slightly theatrical flair in the curves and terminals.
The font appears designed to deliver a modernized classic display serif: maximal contrast, crisp detailing, and a confident, spacious footprint intended to stand out in editorial and branding contexts.
In text settings the contrast creates strong striping, and the thin hairlines can visually sparkle against the heavy strokes, especially at larger sizes. The design’s wide stance and prominent serifs make spacing feel open even when letters are dense, contributing to a bold, headline-forward presence.