Serif Contrasted Tibu 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, mastheads, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, theatrical, display impact, editorial elegance, premium tone, classic authority, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculptural.
A sharply contrasted display serif with pronounced vertical stress, weighty main stems, and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are crisp and relatively unbracketed, with pointed, blade-like finishing on many strokes that gives edges a carved, high-gloss feel. Counters tend to be tight and the overall rhythm is assertive, with compact apertures and strong black shapes that read as poster-like at larger sizes. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a modest x-height and distinctive, high-contrast details in curves and joins that emphasize a refined, print-oriented silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book editorial titling, posters, and mastheads where its contrast can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for premium branding and packaging when used sparingly, especially in short lines where the sharp hairlines and sculptural curves remain clear.
The tone is dramatic and formal, evoking fashion/editorial typography and classic headline styling. Its sharp contrast and crisp finishing create a sense of luxury and stage presence, with a slightly theatrical flair that feels deliberate rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, high-contrast serif for display typography, prioritizing elegance and dramatic stroke modulation over neutral text behavior. Its crisp serifs and vertical emphasis suggest a goal of delivering a refined, authoritative voice for titles and brand statements.
The figures and capitals present strong, iconic silhouettes, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic modulation in curves and terminals. In dense settings the heavy stems and tight counters can produce a dark texture, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence legibility.