Serif Contrasted Vina 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Elegant' by Alan Meeks, 'Bauer Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN, 'Otama' by Tim Donaldson, 'Abril' by TypeTogether, and 'Mencken Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, elegant, formal, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial display, high impact, classic refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sharp, stylish.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, vertical stress, and crisp hairline finishing. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a carved, precise edge. Proportions lean classical: capitals are stately and relatively wide, while lowercase forms show a moderate x-height with compact counters and distinctly thin joins. Curves (C, G, O, Q, e) are smooth and taut, and the overall rhythm feels measured and display-leaning, especially as the hairlines become very delicate at smaller details.
Well-suited to magazine headlines, fashion and luxury branding, book or journal titling, posters, and other prominent display settings where contrast and sharp finishing can shine. It can also work for short pull quotes or section heads, especially when reproduced with enough size and quality to preserve the fine hairlines.
The tone is polished and formal, with a fashion/editorial sophistication and a slightly dramatic flair. Its contrast and razor-thin details suggest luxury, seriousness, and a curated, high-end sensibility rather than casual or utilitarian everyday text.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-didone style of elegance through extreme contrast, vertical stress, and precise, minimally bracketed serifs. Its forms prioritize sophistication and impact in larger sizes, aiming for a premium editorial voice with crisp typographic sparkle.
Distinctive details include a sharp, elegant J with a pronounced terminal, a sweeping Q tail, and a lively lowercase y with a curled descender. Numerals appear similarly high-contrast and display-oriented, with bold main strokes and fine hairline elements that reinforce a refined, print-like character.