Serif Contrasted Tyba 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, luxury branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, fashion, modern classic, display impact, editorial refinement, premium tone, contrast showcase, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, stately, display.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and extremely thin hairline serifs set against heavy stems. Letterforms are wide and show strong thick–thin modulation, with crisp, minimally bracketed terminals that read sharp and refined. Counters are generous and geometric-leaning, and the design keeps an upright, formal posture; the overall rhythm alternates between dense verticals and razor-thin horizontals for a striking, poster-ready texture.
This style excels in large sizes for headlines, magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty campaigns, and high-end packaging where the contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short, high-impact editorial pull quotes and title treatments, provided production conditions preserve the fine hairlines.
The tone is polished and theatrical, projecting an upscale, editorial sensibility. Its stark contrast and sharp finishing details feel fashion-forward and authoritative, with a classic sophistication that leans more gallery and magazine than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum elegance and impact through extreme contrast, wide proportions, and crisp, modernized serif detailing. It prioritizes display presence and a refined editorial voice over utilitarian robustness in small text.
In text settings the hairlines and delicate joins create a shimmering texture, especially around crossbars and fine serifs, which makes spacing and background contrast important. The numerals follow the same dramatic contrast, supporting bold headlines and titling where the thin strokes can remain clean.