Serif Contrasted Vime 14 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classique' by Paulo Goode and 'Scotch' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display elegance, editorial impact, brand signature, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, flared strokes, crisp edges.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are thin and crisp, often wedge-like, with minimal bracketing, creating clean joins and a polished silhouette. Curves show a pronounced vertical stress, with tight, elegant apertures and compact internal counters in letters like B, a, and e. Several forms feature expressive terminals—most notably the ball-like endings on J, j, and y—adding a slightly decorative, display-forward character while maintaining a consistent, refined rhythm across the set.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, and brand marks where its contrast and fine serifs can be appreciated. It performs especially well in short-to-medium display text such as cover lines, pull quotes, packaging, and event posters, where the dramatic stroke modulation adds sophistication and impact.
The overall tone is poised and theatrical: formal, high-end, and attention-grabbing. Its sharp contrasts and delicate finishing details evoke fashion and magazine typography, with a slightly old-world, engraved sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif for display use, combining stately capitals with a slightly ornamental lowercase. Its goal is to project refinement and authority while providing enough distinctive terminal detail to feel recognizable in branding and editorial settings.
The sample text reveals a dense, dark typographic color in larger sizes, where the hairlines read as bright cuts against heavy stems. Capitals feel stately and structured, while the lowercase introduces more personality through terminal treatments and lively curves, giving mixed-case settings a distinctive, branded voice.