Serif Contrasted Vito 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tenez' by Plau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, classic, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, teardrop terminals, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with a predominantly vertical stress and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. Stems are heavy and confident while cross-strokes and serifs snap to thin, sharp points, creating a strong light–dark rhythm. Serifs are narrow and pointed with little visible bracketing, and many curves resolve into elegant, teardrop-like terminals. Overall proportions read slightly expanded with ample internal counters, and the texture in paragraphs is bold yet refined, with lively modulation across curves and diagonals.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and large-format typography where the fine hairlines and pointed serifs can stay clear. It works well for editorial design, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster work where a refined yet assertive serif voice is desired.
The tone is polished and theatrical, balancing classic bookish authority with fashion-forward punch. Its sharp contrast and sparkling hairlines give it a luxurious, attention-grabbing presence that feels suited to premium, curated contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver classic serif elegance with heightened contrast and contemporary boldness, prioritizing striking display presence while maintaining a readable, traditional structure for short passages and prominent copy.
At display sizes the thin hairlines and pointed serifs become defining details, giving the face a sparkling, engraved-like finish. Numerals and capitals carry the same dramatic contrast, producing strong headline impact and a distinctly formal rhythm in mixed-case text.