Serif Contrasted Siki 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury feel, calligraphic flair, swashy, calligraphic, ball terminals, hairline serifs, vertical stress.
A high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction: thick, ink-like main strokes paired with very fine hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs. The letters lean with a steady rightward slant and show pronounced swelling through curves, with tapered entries/exits and frequent ball terminals. Proportions feel generously set with broad capitals and open counters, while lowercase forms maintain a conventional x-height but gain character from sweeping descenders and lively joins. Numerals echo the same contrast and italic rhythm, with crisp edges and elegant tapering.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine features, pull quotes, posters, and high-end branding where its contrast and italic motion can take center stage. It can work for short subheads or titles, particularly when spacing and size are tuned to preserve the hairlines and intricate terminals.
The overall tone is glamorous and theatrical, evoking classic editorial typography and luxury packaging. Its bold italic energy reads confident and expressive, with enough refinement from the hairlines and sharp serifs to feel formal rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-fashion italic voice—combining classical serif cues with emphatic stroke contrast and ornamental finishing to create impact in display typography.
In text, the strong contrast creates a sparkling texture and a clear diagonal flow, but the thinnest strokes and tight interior details suggest it benefits from adequate size and clean reproduction. The design’s swashy gestures—especially on letters with long tails and ball terminals—add a distinctive, boutique personality to short lines and prominent words.