Serif Contrasted Syli 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, dramatic, luxurious, editorial, theatrical, confident, editorial impact, premium tone, expressive italic, high-fashion voice, display emphasis, didone-like, hairline serifs, crisp, sharp, swashy.
A bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, hairline serifs. The letterforms show a mostly vertical stress, with narrow joins and tapered terminals that create a chiseled, high-fashion rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are smooth but sharply controlled, giving the alphabet a sculpted look; capitals feel compact and forceful, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic swing (notably in g, j, and the looping forms). Numerals follow the same contrasting logic, with thin cross-strokes and emphatic main stems, maintaining a consistent, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited for display applications such as magazine headlines, fashion or culture spreads, posters, and brand-led marketing where high contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and labels that benefit from a premium, classic voice, especially at sizes large enough to preserve its fine details.
The font conveys a luxurious, dramatic tone associated with fashion editorials and classic display typography. Its strong italic momentum and glossy contrast feel assertive and theatrical, leaning toward elegance over neutrality. The overall impression is confident and attention-seeking, suited to statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial take on a high-contrast serif italic: bold enough to dominate a layout while using hairline serifs and vertical stress to signal refinement. Its expressive lowercase and tightly controlled curves suggest an emphasis on stylish personality and headline impact.
In the text sample, the weight and contrast create a dense, punchy typographic color, with fine hairlines that add sparkle at larger sizes. The italic angle and occasional swash-like strokes increase expressiveness, especially in mixed-case settings and in punctuation-heavy lines.