Serif Contrasted Timi 4 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Bodoni Ultra' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, luxury feel, editorial voice, stylized classicism, headline authority, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, sharp joins, sculpted counters.
This serif displays a striking thick–thin rhythm with dominant vertical stems and extremely fine hairline serifs and cross-strokes. Curves are cut with crisp transitions and pronounced vertical stress, giving bowls and rounds a carved, sculptural feel. Many forms show distinctive ball terminals and teardrop-like details (notably on several lowercase letters), while serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed. Proportions read broad and expansive, with generous letter widths and compact interior apertures in the heaviest areas, creating a bold, poster-forward texture in text settings.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, and large-format typography where its contrast and fine hairlines can be clearly resolved. It can add a premium, fashion-oriented voice to branding and packaging, and works well for short editorial bursts such as pull quotes, section openers, and display titling.
The overall tone is glamorous and high-drama, projecting an editorial, fashion-minded sophistication. Its sharp contrast and stylized terminals add a sense of theatricality and premium finish, balancing classic serif heritage with a distinctly display-oriented attitude.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact through extreme contrast, broad proportions, and refined hairline detailing, while adding personality via ball terminals and stylized joins. It is geared toward display use where a luxurious, editorial presence is more important than neutral, text-first restraint.
In the sample text, the dense black stems and hairline connections create a vivid sparkle at larger sizes, with noticeable rhythm shifts where ball terminals and fine joins appear. Numerals follow the same contrast and sculpted approach, with small, delicate hairline moments that emphasize the font’s refined detailing.