Serif Contrasted Syli 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxurious, theatrical, formal, headline impact, premium tone, stylized elegance, editorial voice, ball terminals, sharp serifs, vertical stress, swash-like, display.
A slanted, high-contrast serif with a distinctly calligraphic, display-oriented construction. Thick main strokes pair with extremely fine hairlines and sharp, pointed serifs, creating a crisp, sculpted silhouette. Many glyphs show vertical stress and pronounced teardrop/ball terminals, especially in the lowercase, while counters stay relatively compact against the heavy stems. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in a deliberate way, with tapered joins and occasional flourish-like endings that emphasize motion and sparkle at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, deck titles, magazine layouts, posters, and brand moments that need a glamorous, high-impact serif. It will shine in large sizes where the hairlines and terminals can resolve cleanly, and it can add a premium, fashion-forward voice to packaging and display typography.
The tone is assertive and elegant, with a fashion/editorial sheen and a hint of vintage showcard drama. Its sharp serifs and glittering hairlines feel ceremonial and attention-seeking, projecting confidence and high style rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a striking display serif that blends classic high-contrast proportions with expressive, italicized movement. The goal is visual drama and polish—sharp serifs, sparkling hairlines, and decorative terminals that amplify emphasis in titling and promotional settings.
In text settings the extreme contrast produces a strong black-and-white shimmer, and the slant adds speed and emphasis. Numerals are expressive and stylized, matching the letterforms with curved bowls and thin connecting strokes; the overall effect reads as a statement face rather than a utilitarian text serif.