Serif Contrasted Timi 8 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni Ultra' by Wooden Type Fonts, and 'Battista' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury branding, dramatic contrast, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketless, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, built from thick, rounded main strokes and razor-thin hairlines. Serifs are crisp and largely unbracketed, with fine, pointed joins and tapered terminals that give the forms a sculpted, cut-paper feel. Counters are generous and round (notably in O, Q, and 8), while the rhythm alternates between heavy bowls and delicate connecting strokes for a distinctly theatrical texture. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact bodies with small apertures and a prominent, teardrop-like ear on the g, and the numerals echo the same swollen-thick/thin logic with elegant hairline diagonals and spurs.
Best suited to large-scale applications where contrast and hairlines can be appreciated: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, poster titles, and high-end packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or deck lines when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing. For long passages at small sizes, the extreme contrast and tight details may reduce clarity compared with more moderate text serifs.
The overall tone is confident and refined, with a runway/editorial attitude and a hint of vintage glamour. Its extreme thick–thin modulation reads as formal and attention-seeking, projecting prestige and drama rather than neutrality. The sharp, clean serifs and polished curves contribute to a luxe, headline-forward voice.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that amplifies contrast and verticality for maximum impact. By pairing bulbous, weighty stems with delicate hairlines and crisp serifs, it aims to deliver an upscale, editorial look optimized for display typography and brand-forward messaging.
In the text sample, the dense black mass created by the heavy verticals makes word shapes feel weighty and graphic, while the hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes. Complex joins and tight inner details (especially in e, s, and g) suggest it benefits from ample size and spacing to keep counters open. The design maintains consistent contrast and stress across uppercase, lowercase, and figures for a cohesive display system.