Serif Contrasted Tiji 2 is a 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, 'Linotype Gianotten' by Linotype, 'Didonesque Ghost' by Monotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, book covers, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, refined elegance, classic authority, headline clarity, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems are weighty and compactly modeled, while hairlines and serifs are razor-thin, creating a sharp, chiseled rhythm. Serifs read as fine and largely unbracketed, with crisp joins and occasional ball-like terminals in the lowercase. Proportions are broad and display-oriented, with round forms that feel slightly squarish in their counters and a steady, upright stance across capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to editorial typography, mastheads, and high-impact headlines where its contrast and hairline detailing can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding and packaging, as well as book-cover titling and poster work that benefits from a dramatic, classic serif presence.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, combining classic bookish authority with a fashion-forward, headline punch. Its extreme contrast and crisp detailing convey formality and luxury, while the round terminals add a touch of personality and wit.
The design appears intended as a display serif that amplifies contrast and verticality for maximum impact. Its combination of crisp hairlines, refined serifs, and confident width suggests a focus on elegant, attention-grabbing typography for prominent settings rather than small, dense text.
In the sample text the darkest strokes dominate the texture, producing strong word shapes and clear emphasis at larger sizes. The numerals appear similarly sculpted and contrasty, matching the uppercase for display use and maintaining the same sharp hairline details.