Serif Contrasted Viga 2 is a 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, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, luxury, impact, refinement, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong, weighty verticals and razor-thin hairlines that create a crisp light–dark rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharp rather than blocky, and curves are tightly controlled, giving bowls and shoulders a sculpted, almost engraved look. Proportions read on the broader side with a steady, upright stance; counters are generally open, while the heavy stems keep the color dense. Numerals match the display-forward tone, with pronounced contrast and refined, delicate finishing strokes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine features, title pages, and other large-size settings where its hairlines and contrast can render cleanly. It can also work for upscale branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, high-fashion feel, while long passages at small sizes may demand generous size and spacing to preserve the fine details.
The overall tone is assertive and polished, blending classic bookish authority with a more theatrical, attention-grabbing contrast. It feels premium and editorial, suited to settings where elegance and impact matter more than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic contrasted serif: maximize elegance through vertical stress and hairline finishing while keeping forms robust enough to hold a dark, confident typographic color.
In text, the extreme contrast and hairline details heighten sparkle and texture, especially around joins and thin cross-strokes. The lowercase shows traditional serif construction with compact, sturdy cores, while capitals carry a stately presence and strong vertical emphasis.