Serif Contrasted Tiwi 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, classic, authoritative, formal, display impact, classic authority, luxury editorial, dramatic contrast, heritage tone, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, engraved feel, crisp edges.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharply tapering hairlines. The letterforms are broad and stable, with thick main strokes and crisp, fine serifs that read as pointed rather than slabby. Curves show tight, glossy-looking counters and several ball terminals (notably in the lowercase), while joins remain clean and relatively unbracketed. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and monumental, with a slightly condensed internal rhythm created by dark counters and assertive stroke endings.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, cover lines, posters, and high-impact brand marks where contrast and weight are an advantage. It can also work for short editorial blurbs, pull quotes, and packaging titles, especially when given ample whitespace and spacing.
The tone is bold and ceremonial, projecting authority and a sense of heritage. Its dramatic contrast and refined hairlines create a luxe, editorial voice that can feel both traditional and attention-grabbing. Overall it reads as confident, formal, and a bit theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with amplified contrast and mass, combining refined hairlines with powerful verticals for maximum presence. It prioritizes dramatic display readability and an elevated, traditional aesthetic over neutral body-text economy.
At display sizes the fine serifs and hairline connections add sparkle and detail, while the dense black strokes create strong impact. In longer settings the heavy color and tight internal spacing can make lines feel weighty, so it benefits from generous tracking and leading when used for text blocks.