Serif Contrasted Onpo 12 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Centennial' by Linotype and 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', 'Acta Pro Deck', 'Keiss Text', and 'Ysobel' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, magazine covers, formal, classic, dramatic, authoritative, editorial impact, classic refinement, premium tone, headline clarity, print tradition, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, compact spacing.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, finely cut hairlines. The capitals are sturdy and dignified with wedge-like serifs and clean, sharp terminals, while the lowercase shows a traditional book face structure with compact counters and a steady rhythm. Curves in letters like C, S, and O are smoothly drawn but tighten into narrow joins, and the numerals follow the same engraved, contrast-forward logic with slim horizontals and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Overall spacing reads slightly tight, giving text a dense, weighty texture at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, titles, pull quotes, and other display-forward editorial settings where its contrast and sharp serifs can read clearly. It can also work for short text blocks in print-oriented layouts when set with sufficient size and line spacing to preserve the hairlines.
The font projects a formal, editorial tone with a classic, print-minded presence. Its pronounced contrast and sharp finishing details add drama and authority, suggesting a refined but assertive voice suited to prominent typographic roles.
The design intent appears to be a modern, high-contrast serif that references traditional book and newspaper typography while emphasizing a more dramatic, carved-in-ink finish. It aims to deliver a confident, premium texture for attention-grabbing text without departing from classical proportions.
The lowercase includes traditional two-storey forms (notably a and g) and compact, vertical proportions that reinforce a steady line of text. In paragraph settings, the strong stems dominate the color while hairlines and serifs add sparkle, so it benefits from adequate size and comfortable leading.