Serif Contrasted Tyba 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Didonesque Stencil' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury branding, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp edges, sculpted curves.
A sculptural display serif with tall, confident proportions and pronounced contrast between thick main strokes and hairline joins. The letterforms show vertical stress, crisp unbracketed serifs, and sharp, tapered terminals that create a cut-paper clarity in both caps and lowercase. Counters are generous and often oval, while stroke modulation produces a strong light–dark rhythm, especially in rounds like O, C, and e. Overall spacing feels deliberate and open, supporting large sizes where the fine details stay visible.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, and large-format editorial typography where contrast and hairline details can breathe. It also fits premium branding and packaging, especially for fashion, beauty, hospitality, and cultural institutions. For longer passages, it will be most effective in short pull quotes or large-size settings rather than dense text.
The tone is polished and theatrical, projecting a sense of luxury and editorial authority. Its sharp contrast and poised stance evoke fashion headlines and high-end branding, with a classic sensibility that still feels punchy and contemporary at display scale.
The font appears designed to maximize impact through extreme stroke modulation and crisp serif detailing, delivering an elegant, high-fashion voice for display typography. Its proportions and spacing suggest an emphasis on striking silhouettes and a refined, print-like finish in prominent sizes.
The design leans on strong silhouettes and clean hairlines; joins and inner curves are tightly controlled, giving a refined, high-impact texture. Numerals share the same dramatic modulation, with stylish curves and prominent thick–thin transitions that read as display-oriented rather than utilitarian.