Serif Contrasted Tibu 7 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, impact, refinement, editorial voice, luxury branding, classic revival, display, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, teardrop terminals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress: thick, almost poster-like main stems are paired with very thin hairlines and razor-sharp serifs. The letterforms are wide and open, with generous counters and a steady, upright rhythm that reads as refined rather than playful. Serifs are crisp and largely unbracketed, and many joins and terminals end in tapered, teardrop-like shapes (notably in lowercase forms), giving the outlines a sculpted, polished feel. Numerals and capitals carry strong, graphic silhouettes, with round forms (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) showing tight hairline transitions against heavy verticals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of display copy where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It works especially well for magazine layouts, luxury branding, labels and packaging, and theatrical poster typography where a dramatic, editorial voice is desired.
The overall tone is editorial and upscale, evoking fashion mastheads, luxury packaging, and classic print typography with a dramatic, modern edge. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing convey confidence and formality, while the wide proportions add a sense of grandeur and air.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif traditions, maximizing glamour and impact through wide proportions, crisp serifs, and conspicuous hairline details. It prioritizes striking silhouettes and refined finishing for display-led typography.
In text settings the intense contrast creates a lively sparkle, with hairlines that can appear delicate next to the heavy stems. The design’s crisp serifs and tapered terminals emphasize sharpness and precision, favoring impactful sizing and careful reproduction over small, noisy environments.