Serif Contrasted Tima 7 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '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, 'Bridone' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, luxurious, classical, theatrical, display impact, editorial polish, luxury tone, classic contrast, vertical stress, hairline serifs, knife-edge serifs, flared terminals, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with dominant vertical stems, razor-thin hairlines, and sharp, clean serifs that read as finely cut rather than heavily bracketed. The proportions feel expansive, with roomy sidebearings and broad capitals, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and Q) show a pronounced thick–thin modulation and vertical stress. Terminals are crisp and sculpted, with occasional flaring and pointed beak-like details in letters such as a, c, and f, giving the outlines a carved, display-forward rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrast logic with bold main strokes and delicate connecting hairlines, maintaining a consistent, assertive color on the page.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, mastheads, posters, and packaging/branding where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for book covers and editorial pull quotes, especially when set with generous tracking and leading to let the hairlines breathe.
The overall tone is bold and ceremonious, combining luxury-magazine polish with a slightly theatrical, poster-like presence. Its extreme contrast and sharp finishing convey formality and drama, evoking classic editorial typography and high-end branding more than utilitarian text setting.
This font appears designed to deliver a classic high-contrast serif look with maximum impact—pairing commanding, dark verticals with refined hairlines and precise serifs for an upscale, editorial display character.
In the sample text, the dense black of the heavy strokes creates strong word shapes, while the hairlines and fine serifs add sparkle at larger sizes; at smaller sizes those thin details may visually recede. The design’s rhythm is driven by strong verticals and narrow internal joins, producing an energetic, attention-grabbing texture across lines.