Serif Contrasted Tima 6 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, 'Bodoni Ultra' by Wooden Type Fonts, and 'Battista' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury branding, elegant contrast, classic refinement, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals.
This typeface presents a strongly contrasted serif construction with tall, commanding capitals and a pronounced vertical rhythm. Thick stems are paired with extremely fine hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs, creating crisp joins and clean, chiseled silhouettes. Curves show a vertical stress and the counters are tight but clear, while terminals frequently end in small teardrops or ball-like forms (notably in several lowercase letters). The overall color on the page is dense and assertive, yet the thin connecting strokes and delicate serifs keep the texture lively and refined rather than blocky.
Best suited to large-size settings such as headlines, magazine titles, fashion spreads, and brand marks where its hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for posters and high-impact pull quotes, especially in spacious layouts that let the contrast and terminals remain crisp.
The tone is formal and theatrical, evoking high-end editorial typography and classic luxury cues. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details convey sophistication and a sense of ceremony, with an attention-grabbing presence suited to statement-setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxe, editorial display voice by maximizing stroke contrast and sharpening serif detail for dramatic impact. Its proportions and finishing suggest an emphasis on elegance and brand-forward presence rather than neutral, continuous-text invisibility.
The lowercase combines sturdy main strokes with intricate, sometimes playful terminals (such as the dotted forms and curled hooks), adding personality within an otherwise polished, classic framework. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing heavy cores with needle-thin details, which reinforces a distinctly display-forward character.