Serif Contrasted Tigu 2 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, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxury, classic, theatrical, display impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals, ink-trap hints.
This serif displays pronounced vertical stress with thick, confident main strokes and razor-thin hairlines and serifs. Serifs are crisp and largely unbracketed, creating sharp joins and a chiseled, high-fashion silhouette. The proportions are generous and set wide, with sturdy capitals and a slightly more compact, rhythmic lowercase; counters remain open despite the weight. Details like ball terminals (notably on j) and tight pinch points where heavy strokes meet hairlines add a sculpted, display-forward texture across both text and numerals.
Best suited to display sizes such as headlines, magazine and editorial layouts, posters, and brand marks where contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or deck text when line spacing is comfortable and reproduction is clean.
The overall tone is bold, glamorous, and editorial, combining classical serif cues with a dramatic, contemporary punch. It feels assertive and attention-grabbing, evoking magazine headlines, luxury branding, and theatrical titling rather than quiet, utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif for impactful display typography, balancing traditional roman structure with heightened contrast, crisp serifs, and stylish terminal treatments to project sophistication and drama.
In the sample text, the strong contrast creates a lively sparkle, while the extreme thick–thin transitions and delicate serifs make the face feel best when given room and high-quality rendering. Numerals follow the same contrast and sharp finishing, aligning well with the uppercase for prominent figures in headlines.