Serif Contrasted Tiwi 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, packaging, dramatic, classic, formal, commanding, impact, refinement, heritage, luxury, display, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals.
This typeface presents heavy, compact stems paired with very thin connecting strokes and sharp, hairline serifs, creating a pronounced light–dark rhythm. Curves are full and rounded, with crisp joins and a mostly vertical stress that reads strongly in O, C, and G. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and several forms show teardrop/ball terminals (notably in the lowercase) that add a slightly ornamental finish. The overall set feels sturdy and dense, with confident capitals and a traditional text-like lowercase, while spacing and widths vary enough to keep a lively, uneven rhythm in longer lines.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, decks, pull quotes, and magazine or book titling where its high contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for premium branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, formal voice and bold typographic color.
The tone is authoritative and theatrical, combining classical refinement with punchy, headline-level impact. It feels at home in polished, high-end settings where contrast and formality communicate seriousness, while the ball terminals introduce a touch of flamboyance.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast serif look with maximum impact, blending traditional letterform conventions with assertive weight and crisp hairline detailing for standout, editorial-forward typography.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and fine details make the face most convincing at larger sizes, where hairlines and delicate serifs stay legible. The numerals and capitals carry a stately, poster-like presence, and the overall color on the page is dark and emphatic.