Serif Contrasted Tyne 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, fashion, theatrical, luxury, display impact, modern elegance, editorial voice, ornamental detail, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp joins, ink traps, swashy details.
A striking display serif with thick vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines that create pronounced cut-ins and triangular notches throughout the letterforms. The serifs are delicate and sharp, often appearing as fine wedges, while many counters and joins show dramatic internal “slices” that add a carved, stencil-like rhythm without fully breaking the strokes. Proportions feel generous and open, with a relatively tall lowercase presence and compact joins that emphasize the vertical axis. Details such as curled terminals and occasional teardrop-like forms (notably in a, g, y, and some numerals) add flourish to an otherwise tightly controlled, high-contrast construction.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and short statements where its cutaway contrast and hairline serifs can be appreciated. It can add a premium, fashion-forward feel to branding, packaging, and editorial layouts, especially when used with ample spacing and restrained supporting typography.
The overall tone is bold and elegant at once—more runway and magazine than bookish—mixing refined hairline precision with attention-grabbing cutaway drama. It reads as confident and performative, with a slightly mischievous, poster-ready character driven by the sharp internal shapes and ornamental terminals.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic vertical-stress serif through extreme contrast and distinctive internal cut-ins, creating a modern, high-impact display voice. The added swash-like terminals introduce personality and movement while keeping the overall silhouette bold and authoritative.
In text settings, the internal notches and thin connections become a primary texture, producing a strong black-and-white pattern that rewards larger sizes. The design’s crisp internal angles and delicate hairlines suggest careful use on clean backgrounds and at sizes where the fine details can remain visible.