Serif Contrasted Tibi 5 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Obsidian' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Tectónica' by Untype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, fashion, luxury, classic, headline impact, premium feel, classic revival, high contrast, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, ball terminals.
This is a display-oriented serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress. It pairs dense, rounded main strokes with razor-thin hairlines and finely cut, unbracketed serifs, creating sharp joins and a polished, high-contrast rhythm. The capitals are broad and assertive with tightly drawn hairline cross-strokes, while the lowercase shows compact counters, teardrop/ball-like terminals in places, and brisk, sculpted curves. Numerals and punctuation follow the same glossy contrast, with thin spurs and delicate entry/exit strokes that read as precise rather than calligraphic.
Best suited to large-size typography such as magazine titles, fashion and culture headlines, posters, luxury branding, and packaging where high contrast and refined hairlines can shine. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but is most effective when used sparingly and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is confident and theatrical, with a couture/editorial flavor that feels premium and attention-grabbing. It suggests formality and sophistication, but with enough stylization and weight to feel contemporary and bold in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on classic high-contrast serif letterforms: bold mass for immediate presence, paired with precise hairlines and crisp serifs for elegance and authority.
At text sizes the hairlines become very delicate relative to the heavy stems, so the strongest visual impact comes from larger settings where the fine details and tight contrast can be appreciated. The design’s crisp edges and narrow hairlines give it a poster-like clarity, especially in all-caps and short phrases.