Serif Contrasted Tise 6 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, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, luxury branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, editorial impact, premium tone, dramatic contrast, classic elegance, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
A sharply contrasted serif with imposing vertical stems and extremely thin hairline serifs. The letterforms show clear vertical stress and sculpted, swelling curves, creating a strongly chiseled black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and many terminals end in crisp, knife-like wedges. Counters are relatively tight in places, while round characters (C, G, O, Q) display smooth, polished bowls; the overall texture reads dense and poster-ready despite the delicate hairlines.
Best suited to large-size applications such as magazine mastheads, dramatic headlines, and high-impact posters where the contrast can be appreciated. It can also work well for luxury branding and packaging, especially where a refined, authoritative serif voice is desired; use with ample leading and avoid very small sizes where hairlines may recede.
The tone is refined and high-drama, pairing a classic, old-world elegance with a distinctly modern, fashion-led punch. Its extreme contrast and sharp finishing details give it a confident, premium feel that can read both ceremonial and editorial depending on setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif look with maximal visual impact—combining elegant, hairline detailing with heavy verticals for a bold editorial presence. It emphasizes sophistication and dramatic hierarchy over neutral, small-size text utility.
In text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a sparkling, high-frequency detail that rewards generous sizes and careful spacing. The figures follow the same sculpted contrast, with especially weighty forms on 8 and 9, reinforcing the display-oriented personality.