Serif Contrasted Tife 4 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century 725', 'Poster Bodoni', and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream; 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types; 'Poster' by Extratype; 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype; 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde; and 'Bodoni Ultra' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, book covers, editorial, dramatic, classic, assertive, luxury, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic authority, vertical stress, sharp serifs, thin hairlines, crisp joins, bracketless feel.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with a strongly vertical rhythm, thick main strokes, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and clean with a largely unbracketed, cut-in look, giving terminals a crisp, engraved quality. Counters are relatively compact for the weight, producing dense, inky silhouettes, while the generous set width keeps the overall texture open and spacious. The lowercase shows sturdy, sculpted forms with prominent joins and a sturdy, slightly squared-off feel in strokes and shoulders; numerals follow the same bold/razor-thin contrast with clear, poster-ready shapes.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, mastheads, and large editorial settings where contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can also work well for premium packaging, titles, and branding applications that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif voice.
The font reads as confident and formal, with a dramatic editorial tone that suggests prestige and authority. Its sharp contrast and crisp finishing lend a refined, high-impact voice suited to statements rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast serif expression with maximum impact—pairing bold vertical structure with delicate hairlines for a polished, attention-grabbing presence in display contexts.
At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp serifs create striking sparkle and tension, while at smaller sizes the dense verticals and fine details may require careful handling to avoid fill-in. The overall color is bold and steady, with a pronounced emphasis on vertical stems that gives lines a stately, deliberate pace.