Serif Contrasted Vima 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bauer Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bauer Bodoni EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Linotype Centennial' by Linotype, 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, authoritative, high-impact display, editorial tone, premium branding, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, elegant.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick-to-thin modulation with strong vertical stress, pairing dense main strokes with very fine hairlines. Serifs are slender and sharp, with little visible bracketing, giving the outlines a crisp, cut-from-metal feel. Capitals are sturdy and formal, while the lowercase keeps a conventional, readable structure with a moderate x-height and compact counters that add weight and presence. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are tightly controlled, and joins/terminals are clean, producing a polished, high-definition rhythm in both display sizes and running settings.
Well suited to magazine and newspaper-style headlines, fashion and lifestyle branding, and premium packaging where sharp contrast can carry a sophisticated message. It can also work for pull quotes and titling in books or long-form editorial layouts when set with comfortable size and spacing.
The overall tone is refined and assertive—suited to premium, editorial typography where contrast and precision signal sophistication. Its crisp hairlines and stately proportions suggest a classic, high-end voice rather than casual warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with a traditional backbone—balancing classic letterforms with crisp, minimal-bracket detailing for impactful display and editorial typography.
The numerals follow the same contrast logic as the letters, with strong verticals and delicate connecting strokes, helping figures feel consistent in headlines and mixed alphanumeric settings. In the text sample, the weight and narrow hairlines create a striking texture with clear word shapes, though the finest details will benefit from adequate size and print/hi‑dpi rendering.