Serif Contrasted Tima 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, premium impact, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sharp joins.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs that read as sharp, minimally bracketed wedges. The design emphasizes strong thick–thin transitions: heavy stems and bowls paired with very fine horizontals and serifs, producing a striking, poster-ready rhythm. Proportions are on the broad side with generous counters in rounded letters, and the lowercase shows a compact, sturdy feel with prominent top serifs and a weighty baseline presence. Figures are similarly contrasted and stylized, with dramatic curves and thin connecting strokes that heighten the overall refinement.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster titling where its contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes, but the fine hairlines suggest using comfortable sizes and print/hi-res contexts for best clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and polished—suggesting fashion, editorial sophistication, and a classical, high-end sensibility. Its contrast and sharp detailing create a sense of drama and ceremony, making text feel intentional and designed rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized high-contrast serif voice—combining classic Didone-style drama with broad, impactful letterforms for contemporary editorial and brand use.
In the sample text, the dense black mass and thin hairlines create a lively shimmer at display sizes, with strong word shapes and high visual impact. The uppercase has a stately, monumental character, while the lowercase retains a tailored, boutique-like refinement, especially in curved letters and the more calligraphic-looking terminals.