Serif Contrasted Tiba 3 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, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, magazine, packaging, editorial, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, fashion, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, crisp, refined, sculptural, high-waisted, sharp serifs.
This serif display face pairs massive, vertical main strokes with razor-thin hairlines and pointed, unbracketed serifs, producing a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Proportions are broad and showy, with a tall, high-waisted feel and compact internal counters that intensify the black-on-white contrast. Curves are smooth but tightly controlled, and junctions resolve into crisp terminals rather than soft transitions. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with stout stems and delicate linking strokes, while figures and capitals carry a poster-like solidity that emphasizes dramatic stroke modulation.
Best suited to large-size typography where the hairlines remain crisp: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and bold poster titling. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers when given generous size and careful contrast-aware reproduction.
The overall tone is bold, polished, and attention-seeking—more couture editorial than bookish classic. Its extreme contrast and sharp finishing convey sophistication and formality, with a slightly theatrical flair that feels at home in premium branding and headline settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum contrast and elegance for display typography, combining classical serif cues with exaggerated weight distribution for contemporary impact. It prioritizes dramatic presence and refined detail over small-size neutrality.
Spacing appears designed for display impact: the heavy vertical rhythm creates strong texture, while the hairlines can visually recede at smaller sizes. Round characters show a clear vertical stress, and several glyphs feature distinctive, knife-like serif tips that sharpen the overall voice.