Serif Contrasted Vifu 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Elegant' by Alan Meeks, '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, luxury, dramatic, formal, fashion, statement, elegance, impact, premium, crisp, sharp, sculpted, high-waisted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strongly vertical construction and crisp, hairline-thin connecting strokes against heavy main stems. Serifs are sharp and refined rather than blocky, with a distinctly chiseled, cut-in feel at terminals and joins. Proportions read generously set with broad capitals and a sturdy, high-waisted lowercase; bowls and counters are compact relative to the weight, giving the text a dense, punchy color. Curves (C, G, O, Q) show a pronounced thick–thin modulation, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay clean and taut, maintaining a precise rhythm across sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, deck copy, editorial spreads, fashion/beauty branding, premium packaging, and high-impact posters. It can work for short text blocks where a sophisticated, dramatic texture is desired, especially in print or high-resolution digital contexts.
The overall tone is assertive and polished—suited to premium, fashion-leaning or magazine-driven typography. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details evoke a classic, print-centric elegance with a contemporary edge, leaning more “statement” than “quiet reading.”
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-fashion Didone-like impression with sharp serifs, strong vertical emphasis, and pronounced thick–thin contrast. It prioritizes visual drama and refined detail, aiming for a luxurious, editorial voice that reads as confident and authoritative.
In the sample text, the bold presence and tight internal shapes create strong impact in display settings, while the very fine hairlines add sparkle but also make the face feel delicate at small sizes or on low-resolution output. Figures are similarly contrasty and stylized, matching the uppercase for cohesive, headline-forward numerals.