Serif Contrasted Tivu 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sculpted curves, strong serifs.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical axis. The design pairs broad, weighty main strokes with very fine hairlines and delicate, sharp serifs, creating a crisp, engraved-like texture at display sizes. Capitals are assertive and stately with strong horizontal elements (notably in E, F, T) and cleanly cut joins, while lowercase forms keep a conventional structure with a moderate x-height and lively curvature. Numerals echo the same contrast and refinement, with thin linking strokes and sturdy verticals that read best when given space.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and branding where strong contrast and refined detail can be appreciated. It works especially well in editorial layouts, fashion/beauty identities, premium packaging, and large-format posters, while extended small-size text may require careful sizing and printing/display conditions to preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and commanding, leaning toward fashion and high-end editorial voice. Its dramatic contrast and elegant hairlines suggest formality and sophistication, with a slightly theatrical flair that suits attention-grabbing statements.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern take on classical high-contrast serifs: authoritative capitals, sculpted curves, and razor-fine details intended for impactful display typography. The emphasis is on elegance and punch rather than neutrality, aiming to create a distinctive, upscale typographic voice.
The rhythm is intentionally uneven in stroke density—thick verticals dominate, while hairlines and serifs contribute a sparkling, brittle detail that can visually shimmer in longer settings. Spacing appears generous in the sample text, reinforcing a display-oriented presence and helping the fine details stay legible.