Serif Contrasted Tize 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classical, elegance, impact, prestige, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, high waistlines.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced thick–thin transitions and crisp, hairline serifs. The letterforms show vertical stress and a sculpted, editorial rhythm, with strong thick stems and very fine horizontal strokes. Serifs are thin and pointed, with minimal bracketing, and terminals tend toward clean, precise cuts. Proportions feel refined and slightly condensed in places, with lively width variation across capitals and lowercase, and a generally polished, display-oriented finish.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and high-end packaging where large sizes can highlight the fine hairlines and sharp serifs. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section openers when given adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is elegant and high-fashion, with a dramatic, premium feel that reads as poised and formal. Its extreme refinement and crisp detailing suggest sophistication and a sense of luxury, while the punchy contrast adds theatrical emphasis in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-like elegance: maximizing contrast and precision to create a striking, upscale voice for titles and brand-forward typography.
In the sample text, the hairlines and small features become delicate at smaller sizes, while larger settings showcase the crisp serifs and contrast most effectively. Numerals mirror the same contrast logic, with strong vertical strokes and thin joining elements that reinforce the refined, editorial character.