Serif Contrasted Tiso 11 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, formal, theatrical, impact, refinement, display emphasis, classic voice, vertical stress, hairline serifs, small aperture, sharp terminals, compact counters.
A high-contrast serif with strong verticals and notably thin hairlines, giving the letterforms a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, and many terminals taper to pointed or wedge-like endings. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and slightly expanded, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with compact, rounded counters and tight apertures. The overall rhythm alternates between heavy stems and delicate linking strokes, creating a lively texture; figures share the same contrast and include narrow joins and hairline cross-strokes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, and other editorial typography where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It also fits book covers, poster work, and brand wordmarks that want a classic serif voice with extra intensity and sparkle. For longer passages, it will generally perform more comfortably with generous size and leading.
The font projects a confident, editorial tone with a touch of theatrical flourish. Its sharp hairlines and assertive verticals read as refined and formal, while the slightly stylized terminals add drama and personality without becoming overtly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif structure with heightened contrast and razor-fine finishing, emphasizing elegance and impact. Its proportions and terminal treatment suggest a display-leaning approach meant to stand out in titles and prominent text.
At larger sizes the fine serifs and hairlines read as elegant accents, while in dense settings they create a bright, sparkly texture around the heavier stems. The design’s contrast and narrow internal openings make spacing and leading especially influential on readability in paragraph text.