Serif Contrasted Tihy 1 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A striking display serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines cutting into heavy stems. Serifs are sharp and mostly unbracketed, giving the forms a crisp, chiseled feel; joins and tapers are abrupt, emphasizing contrast rather than smooth modulation. Proportions read generously wide with a steady, upright stance, and the curves (notably in bowls and rounds) show tight, high-contrast transitions. In text, the rhythm is assertive and black-forward, with thin strokes acting as bright internal accents rather than continuous connecting lines.
Best suited to headlines, magazine/brand mastheads, posters, and title treatments where its contrast and width can read cleanly at larger sizes. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when given ample size and breathing room, but it is less comfortable for dense, small-size body text due to delicate hairlines.
The tone is glamorous and high-drama, evoking fashion mastheads and luxe editorial typography. Its sharp, polished detailing feels formal and cultivated, while the exaggerated contrast adds theatrical punch and a sense of prestige.
The design appears intended to deliver an authoritative, premium display voice by pairing very heavy verticals with needle-like hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs. The overall goal seems to be maximum impact and elegance, prioritizing dramatic silhouette and editorial sophistication over understated neutrality.
Round letters show distinctly pinched hairline connections, creating a cut-paper or engraved impression at counters and joints. Numerals and lowercase share the same bold-and-hairline logic, producing strong word shapes but demanding generous sizes and spacing for the thinnest details to remain visible.