Serif Contrasted Tigi 9 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine covers, posters, branding, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, authoritative, display impact, editorial prestige, luxury tone, classic-modern blend, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, swashy forms, sculpted curves.
A display serif with sculpted, high-contrast letterforms: thick vertical stems and large bowls are cut by very fine hairlines, producing a crisp, poster-like rhythm. Serifs are sharp and delicate, often wedge-like, with minimal bracketing and strong vertical stress. Proportions lean wide and expansive, with generous counters and pronounced thick–thin transitions that create a lively sparkle at text edges. Several letters show stylized, calligraphic inflections—especially in diagonals and joins—giving the set a slightly mannered, ornamental finish while remaining upright and structured.
Best suited to headlines and large-format settings where the fine hairlines can render cleanly and the contrast can be appreciated. It works particularly well for magazine and book cover typography, luxury branding, event posters, and short, emphatic statements where a dramatic, premium impression is desired.
The overall tone is glamorous and assertive, combining classic serif formality with a dramatic, fashion-forward edge. The extreme contrast and sharp detailing evoke high-end editorial design, theatrical headlines, and a sense of prestige and ceremony.
The design intention appears to be a modern display interpretation of a classic contrasted serif: maximizing thick–thin drama, vertical stress, and sharp serif detailing to create impact and sophistication in large sizes. Subtle ornamental inflections add personality without abandoning a traditional, editorial foundation.
In continuous reading, the thin connections and hairline serifs create strong texture and may appear more delicate at smaller sizes, while at larger sizes the exaggerated contrast and wide stance become the defining character. The numerals and capitals carry the same bold, display-focused presence, with crisp geometry and pronounced stress that keeps the set visually consistent.