Serif Contrasted Vidu 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, elegance, authority, headline impact, print refinement, classic voice, crisp, sculpted, refined, statuesque, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and extremely thin hairlines, creating a sharp light–dark rhythm. Serifs are small and crisp with a largely unbracketed feel, and terminals tend to be neatly cut rather than rounded. Uppercase forms are broad and authoritative with pronounced thick–thin transitions, while the lowercase shows compact bowls, sturdy stems, and a traditional two-storey “g.” Numerals follow the same model, with thin joins and heavier main strokes, giving a consistent, chiseled texture in text.
Well suited to magazine and newspaper-style headlines, pull quotes, and titling where the contrast can read as deliberate and elegant. It can also support premium branding and packaging, especially where a classic, authoritative serif is desired. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable in larger sizes or high-quality print contexts that preserve fine hairlines.
The overall tone is formal and polished, leaning toward an editorial, luxury sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and crisp finishing convey confidence and tradition, with a slightly theatrical, display-oriented presence when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif look with a strong vertical cadence and crisp finishing, balancing traditional letterforms with a bold, attention-grabbing texture. It aims to project refinement and authority while remaining legible and structured in display and editorial settings.
In continuous text, the dense main strokes create a dark typographic color, while the hairlines and fine details add sparkle at larger sizes. The wide uppercase and emphatic capitals in the sample contribute to an assertive, headline-ready voice, while the lowercase maintains a conventional bookish structure.