Serif Contrasted Vido 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, book covers, formal, dramatic, classic, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, luxury feel, classic authority, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical stress. Serifs are fine and crisp, with sharp, clean joins and minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a precise, engraved feel. Capitals are broad and sturdy with substantial main strokes, while the hairlines and cross-strokes stay notably delicate, producing a bright, high-contrast rhythm in words. Lowercase maintains a traditional structure with a moderate x-height and clearly differentiated bowls and stems; numerals follow the same contrast pattern with open counters and sharply tapered details.
It is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and cover typography where high contrast can be appreciated. The font also fits editorial and cultural applications—magazines, book covers, and event posters—where a classic serif voice with a dramatic edge is desired.
The overall tone is refined and assertive, combining elegance from the hairline detailing with a sense of authority from the weighty verticals. It reads as classic and editorial, with a dramatic, high-fashion or literary edge that feels composed rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading of luxury and authority through strong verticals, fine hairlines, and crisp, minimally bracketed serifs. Its proportions and contrast suggest a focus on display and editorial impact, prioritizing sharpness and elegance in larger text settings.
At larger sizes the thin strokes and tiny serifs become a defining feature, creating a crisp sparkle along baselines and tops of stems. In dense settings, the strong contrast emphasizes vertical rhythm and can make spacing and line breaks feel more emphatic, especially around narrow hairlines and sharp terminals.