Serif Contrasted Viba 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Bodoni' by Linotype, 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, packaging, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, elegance, impact, prestige, editorial tone, refinement, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculpted.
A sculpted high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, giving terminals a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are taut and smooth with tight joins and a clean rhythm; counters stay fairly open despite the heavy thick–thin modulation. The overall spacing and widths feel varied across glyphs, supporting strong word shapes and headline impact.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, posters, and title treatments where contrast and refinement are assets. It can also work for short pull quotes or deck heads, provided size and reproduction quality preserve the hairlines.
The face conveys a polished, fashion-forward seriousness with a dramatic, high-end tone. Its refined hairlines and crisp serifs evoke magazine typography and luxury branding, while the strong contrast adds theatrical emphasis and authority.
Likely designed to deliver a modernized classical look: maximum contrast, crisp detailing, and an elevated, editorial presence. The design prioritizes visual drama and sophistication over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and headline typography.
In the sample text, the thin strokes become a defining feature: they read elegantly at large sizes but will demand sufficient size and print/screen conditions to keep hairlines from breaking up. Numerals and capitals appear especially display-oriented, with striking thick–thin transitions and carefully controlled curves.