Serif Contrasted Tiba 7 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, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, packaging, dramatic, luxury, classical, fashion, display impact, brand elegance, editorial voice, stylistic flair, crisp, sharp, sculptural, calligraphic, ornate.
A high-contrast serif with striking thick-to-thin transitions, crisp hairline serifs, and a predominantly vertical stress. The letterforms feel broad and generously proportioned, with compact counters in the round shapes and sharply tapered joins that create a cut, sculpted look. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and terminals often end in elegant teardrop/ball details (notably in forms like J, a, f, j, and y), giving the design a display-forward sparkle. Overall rhythm is authoritative and dense, with strong verticals and pronounced contrast producing a crisp, ink-trap-free silhouette in large sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography where contrast and hairline detailing can be appreciated—editorial headlines, magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or title treatments, but the intense contrast and decorative terminals make it less ideal for extended small-size reading.
The font conveys an assertive, upscale tone—simultaneously classical and theatrical. Its sharp contrast and refined hairlines suggest sophistication, while the decorative terminals add a hint of flamboyance that reads as fashion and headline-driven rather than purely bookish.
The design appears intended as a modern take on a Didone-like display serif: maximizing contrast, elegance, and impact while adding distinctive terminal flourishes for recognizability in branding and headline contexts.
Figures match the high-contrast, display serif character, with curvy, stylized forms and pronounced thick/thin modulation. In the sample text, the texture is bold and compact, and the delicate hairlines and pointed serifs become a key part of the personality, especially in capitals.