Serif Contrasted Tiso 5 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, authoritative, premium tone, display impact, editorial voice, classic refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, crisp, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a largely vertical stress. The design pairs sturdy main stems with very fine hairlines and sharp, delicate serifs, producing a crisp, engraved feel. Bowls and curves are full and smooth, with occasional ball terminals and teardrop-like joins that add sparkle at text and display sizes. Proportions read on the broad side with generous internal counters, while spacing and rhythm feel formal and measured rather than tightly compact.
This style excels in headlines, mastheads, and large typographic statements where its contrast and hairlines can render cleanly. It is well suited to editorial layouts, luxury branding, beauty or cultural packaging, and poster titling where a classic, premium voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and assertive, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-minded sheen. Its dramatic contrast and refined detailing convey prestige and seriousness, making it feel at home in contexts that want tradition with a touch of theatricality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-didone-like, high-contrast serif look that feels refined and prestigious, prioritizing dramatic stroke contrast and elegant finishing for display-driven typography.
Capitals show strong presence with clean, sharp finishing, and the lowercase maintains a steady, conventional structure that supports readability despite the hairline details. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and appear designed to hold their own in display settings.