Serif Contrasted Woba 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century 725' by Bitstream and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, magazine titles, dramatic, classic, authoritative, formal, display impact, editorial voice, formal authority, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline joins, sharp serifs, ball terminals, tight counters.
A high-contrast serif with strong, upright structure and a distinctly weighty overall color. Stems and main curves are heavy, while connections and internal joins narrow sharply into hairline-like transitions, producing a crisp, engraved rhythm. Serifs are sharp and relatively fine, with a clean, modern cut and minimal bracketing, and several letters show pronounced ball terminals (notably in the lowercase). Proportions read broad and stable, with generous capitals and a sturdy, compact lowercase that keeps counters fairly tight at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where contrast and texture are meant to be seen—headlines, magazine titles, posters, and book covers. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers where a forceful, classic voice is desired, especially with comfortable sizing and spacing.
The font conveys a bold editorial seriousness with a theatrical edge. Its sharp serifs and striking contrast feel traditional and formal, but the exaggerated weight and crisp hairlines add a contemporary, attention-grabbing punch suited to statement typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice with maximum impact, pairing sharp, refined details with unusually heavy main strokes for emphatic display typography. It aims to balance traditional formality with modern crispness and a strong, contemporary headline color.
In the text sample, the dense weight and tight interior spaces create a strong headline presence, while the extreme contrast can make fine details more delicate at smaller sizes or in lower-resolution contexts. The numerals and capitals share the same confident, poster-like emphasis, helping the face hold its own in short, high-impact lines.