Serif Contrasted Tife 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster' by Extratype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, luxury, theatrical, classic, authoritative, headline, impact, contrast, elegance, presence, dramatic, crisp, formal, expansive, ornamental.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis, featuring thick main strokes paired with very fine hairlines and sharp, clean serifs. The letterforms are broad and generously spaced, giving the font an expansive, poster-like presence. Curves are full and smooth, counters are relatively open for the weight, and joins tend to stay crisp rather than softly bracketed. The lowercase shows sturdy, upright construction with a pronounced, weighty rhythm; some terminals and descenders (notably in letters like g, j, y) introduce small ball-like finishes that add character without turning into script.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, titles, and large-scale typography where the fine hairlines can be preserved. It works well for fashion/editorial layouts, event posters, book covers, and branding that wants a classic but dramatic voice. For longer passages, it will perform more reliably at larger sizes and with careful attention to reproduction conditions so the thin strokes don’t break up.
This typeface projects a confident, theatrical tone with a touch of vintage formality. Its dramatic light–dark interplay and crisp detailing create a sense of luxury and editorial authority, while the rounded terminals in a few letters add a slightly playful, display-forward flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in short bursts of text, using extreme stroke contrast and broad proportions to command attention. Its refined hairlines and sharp serifs suggest an aim toward elegance and sophistication, while the bold massing keeps it firmly in display territory.
The numerals and uppercase maintain a strong, stately silhouette with a clear vertical rhythm, while the lowercase introduces more personality through occasional ball terminals and distinctive descenders. Overall spacing and width feel intentionally generous, reinforcing a display-first cadence rather than compact text setting.