Serif Contrasted Vifa 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni Old Face W1G' by Berthold, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Old Fashion' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial authority, luxury tone, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with a strong vertical axis, combining thick, emphatic stems with razor-thin hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, reading as refined wedges and hairline slabs at the terminals, while joins stay clean with minimal bracketing. The rhythm is stately and display-oriented: rounded letters show pronounced thick–thin modulation, counters feel tight and controlled, and capitals carry a dignified, engraved presence. Lowercase forms remain compact and firm, with a two-storey “g” and a brisk, slightly calligraphic finish on terminals; numerals follow the same contrasty, sculpted logic.
Best used for headlines, magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, and other display settings where its contrast can read cleanly. It can also work for short subheads, pull quotes, and premium packaging or labels when set with sufficient size and comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is polished and commanding, with a couture/editorial sensibility. Its sharp hairlines and monumental thick strokes give it a formal, high-end voice that feels classic yet theatrical, suited to statements rather than neutral reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif for editorial and brand-forward typography. It emphasizes drama, refinement, and a luxurious silhouette, prioritizing visual impact and elegance over long-form text neutrality.
In the text sample, the stroke contrast and fine serifs create strong sparkle and high visual tension, especially at larger sizes. Spacing appears tuned for display, with prominent word shapes and crisp punctuation, while the thinnest parts may demand adequate resolution and contrast in reproduction.