Serif Contrasted Vilu 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'CAL Bodoni Casale' by California Type Foundry, 'ITC Bodoni Twelve' by ITC, and 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, book titles, formal, classic, dramatic, authoritative, display impact, classic refinement, editorial authority, premium tone, print elegance, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stems and very fine hairlines that create a crisp, engraved color on the page. Serifs are thin and sharp with minimal bracketing, and joins are clean, producing a distinctly cut, precise impression. Proportions lean broad and steady, with clear differentiation between thick and thin strokes and tight, disciplined curves in bowls and counters. Numerals and capitals carry strong presence, with delicate cross-strokes and tapered details that emphasize a refined, print-like rhythm.
This face is well-suited to display typography: headlines, magazine layouts, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and high-impact posters where contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for refined branding elements—wordmarks, packaging, and invitations—when set with enough size and breathing room to preserve the hairline details.
The tone is formal and emphatic, combining traditional bookish cues with a dramatic contrast that feels ceremonial and confident. Its sharp hairlines and crisp serifs suggest elegance and seriousness, giving text a poised, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-forward elegance with heightened contrast for impact, pairing traditional serif structure with crisp, modern sharpness. It aims to provide strong hierarchy and a premium, editorial feel in prominent typographic roles.
At larger sizes the contrast reads as luxurious and sculptural, while at smaller sizes the fine hairlines and delicate serifs will define the texture and demand adequate resolution and spacing. The design’s strong vertical emphasis and crisp terminals help it retain structure in dense settings, especially in headings.