Serif Contrasted Sifa 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, classic, refined, luxury, expressiveness, editorial impact, elegance, didone-like, swashy, calligraphic, bracketless, display.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, unbracketed hairline serifs. The forms lean forward with a smooth, sweeping rhythm, and many glyphs show tapered entries/exits and subtly flared terminals that feel calligraphic rather than mechanical. Capitals are compact and stately with sharp wedge-like details, while the lowercase uses flowing curves and occasional swash-like strokes (notably in letters such as a, f, g, y) that add movement. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender hairlines and bold main strokes that create an elegant, sparkling texture in text.
Well suited to editorial headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, premium brand identities, packaging, and poster titling where high contrast and italic motion are desirable. It can work for short pull quotes or subheads, but the fine serifs and hairlines suggest avoiding very small sizes or low-contrast printing contexts.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, evoking classic magazine typography and upscale branding. Its sharp hairlines and confident slant communicate sophistication and a slightly flamboyant, expressive energy suited to statements rather than neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver a modernized, high-fashion take on a classic high-contrast serif italic: strong vertical strokes, razor-thin hairlines, and expressive terminals that create a dramatic, upscale voice.
The design relies on delicate hairlines and tight, pointed details, so it reads best when given enough size and contrast. The italic construction produces a lively baseline flow, and the more decorative terminals can become a defining visual feature in headings and short phrases.