Serif Contrasted Tisy 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, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bridone' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, luxury impact, editorial display, classic refinement, headline authority, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with a pronounced vertical stress and crisp hairline details. Stems and main curves are heavy and sculpted, while joins, cross-strokes, and serifs collapse into very thin, sharp lines, creating a distinctly engraved, poster-like rhythm. Capitals are broad and stately with clean, straight-sided forms, and the lowercase maintains a sturdy, readable structure with a moderate x-height and compact counters that darken the page. Numerals and punctuation follow the same dramatic thick–thin logic, mixing strong verticals with fine finishing strokes.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle branding, posters, and premium packaging where contrast and elegance are central. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but extended small-size text may lose clarity due to the thin hairlines and dense black strokes.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, with a strong fashion/editorial presence and a sense of classic authority. Its sharp contrast and refined finishing strokes convey luxury and formality, while the heavy color makes it feel assertive and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern-classic, high-contrast serif voice that reads as upscale and authoritative. Its heavy weight and refined hairlines suggest an intention to balance luxury cues with strong impact for title and headline settings.
The design’s extremely fine hairlines and small interior apertures make it most effective at larger sizes, where the delicate serifs and transitions can be appreciated without clogging. The wide proportions and strong vertical emphasis give headlines a confident, poster-ready stance.