Serif Contrasted Tibu 14 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, luxury, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, luxury cueing, vintage flair, brand presence, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, incised joins.
A display serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a pronounced vertical stress. Stems and main curves are weighty and sculpted, while the serifs and connecting hairlines snap to very fine points, producing sharp sparkle at text edges. Many joins show crisp, slightly incised transitions and tapered terminals; several lowercase forms feature ball terminals (notably on f, j, and y) that add punctuation-like emphasis. Proportions are generous and open, with tall caps, compact counters in the heaviest letters, and a rhythmic, slightly irregular width distribution that reads as intentionally crafted rather than mechanically uniform.
Best suited to headlines and short-form settings where its contrast and fine details can be appreciated—magazine titles, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for book covers and section openers, particularly when set with generous spacing and printed or rendered at sizes that preserve the hairline features.
The tone is bold and declarative, with a fashion/editorial polish and a hint of vintage showcard drama. The strong contrast and pointed details create a sense of luxury and ceremony, while the round terminal accents introduce a playful, charismatic bite.
The design appears aimed at an expressive, high-impact serif that channels classic high-contrast models into a contemporary display voice. Its sharp hairlines, vertical emphasis, and ornamental terminals suggest an intention to deliver luxury and drama while retaining clear, upright readability in large-scale typography.
The sample text shows a strong tendency to form dark, high-impact word shapes; tight interior spaces in letters like a, e, s, and 8 increase density at larger sizes. Numerals are stylized and characterful, especially 2, 3, 5, and 7, matching the same sharp hairline detailing and high-contrast rhythm as the letters.