Serif Contrasted Tigi 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, luxurious, classic, theatrical, headline impact, luxury tone, classic revival, display elegance, brand presence, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, flared joins.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs. Stems are thick and imposing while cross-strokes and joins taper sharply, creating a distinctly sculpted, engraved feel. The serifs are fine and generally unbracketed, and several letters show rounded, ball-like terminals and teardrop endings that add a formal flourish. Proportions lean broad with generous internal counters, and the overall rhythm alternates strongly between heavy masses and delicate connecting strokes for a punchy, poster-ready texture.
This style suits large-size applications where contrast and fine details can be appreciated: magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, posters, branding wordmarks, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or section titles when ample size and spacing are available.
The font reads as dramatic and ceremonious, with a fashion-and-editorial sheen. Its sharp contrast and polished detailing evoke luxury and authority, while the rounded terminals keep the tone slightly playful rather than austere. Overall it feels classic in structure but intentionally attention-seeking in presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-fashion, high-drama display voice built on classical serif forms. By combining heavy verticals with razor-thin serifs and expressive terminals, it aims to create immediate hierarchy and a refined, statement-making look.
In the sample text, the dense black stems create strong headline impact, while the finest hairlines and serif tips become key defining details. The numerals carry the same contrast and stylized curves, supporting display use where character is prioritized over neutrality.