Serif Contrasted Vige 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, formal, classic, assertive, impact, luxury, authority, display, crisp, sharp, refined, sculpted, stately.
A high-contrast serif with broad proportions, crisp unbracketed serifs, and a strongly vertical axis. Thick stems and tapered hairlines create pronounced light–dark rhythm, while counters remain relatively open for the weight. The design favors sharp terminals and clean joins, with sturdy, squared-off feet and confident caps; figures and lowercase echo the same sculpted contrast, giving text a bold, poster-ready texture.
Best used at display sizes for headlines, cover lines, posters, and brand wordmarks where contrast and presence are desirable. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, but the heavy texture suggests avoiding long paragraphs at smaller sizes.
The tone is formal and commanding, with an editorial luxury feel that reads as traditional yet intentionally dramatic. Its sharp contrast and wide stance convey authority and polish, making it feel suited to statements rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-end serif voice that leverages extreme contrast and broad proportions for impact. It aims for a classic, print-informed structure while prioritizing striking silhouette and strong typographic color in display settings.
In running text the spacing and weight produce a dense, emphatic color, and the contrast becomes a key stylistic feature rather than a quiet detail. Round letters show pronounced stress and controlled curves, while angular forms (like V/W/X) appear crisp and stately.