Serif Contrasted Tise 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'FS Ostro' and 'FS Ostro Variable' by Fontsmith, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, classic, authoritative, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, sculpted.
This serif shows an emphatic contrast between thick main strokes and extremely fine hairlines, producing sharp, crisp letterforms with a vertical, Didone-like stress. Serifs are small and knife-thin with minimal bracketing, and many joins resolve into tapered points rather than softened curves. Counters are compact and tightly controlled, while curves are sculpted and slightly pinched in places, giving rounds and bowls a carved, high-gloss look. The overall rhythm is sturdy and headline-oriented, with occasional width variation across glyphs that adds a subtly irregular, display-driven texture.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, magazine-style editorial typography, and high-end branding where dramatic contrast is a feature rather than a liability. It can also work well on posters and packaging, especially in short phrases or titles where its sharp serifs and sculpted curves can be appreciated.
The tone is polished and high-drama, with a fashion/editorial edge that reads as premium and formal. The extreme contrast and crisp finishing add a sense of authority and ceremony, while the slightly idiosyncratic shaping keeps it from feeling purely classical.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxurious, high-contrast serif voice with strong vertical structure and crisp finishing, optimized for display settings where punchy black shapes and refined hairlines create a premium impression.
In the sample text, the dense color and fine details create striking impact, but the hairlines and small serifs suggest it will hold up best when not overly reduced in size or printed on low-resolution surfaces. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with bold bodies and delicate hairline features that contribute to a cohesive, high-impact texture.