Serif Contrasted Tise 4 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype and 'Magari' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, refined contrast, classic revival, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and strong vertical stress. Stems are weighty and upright, while cross-strokes and serifs drop to fine hairlines, creating a sharp, high-drama rhythm. Serifs are small and crisp with little visible bracketing, and many joins resolve into pointed, wedge-like terminals. Counters tend toward round and compact, with broad, confident curves in C, G, O, and the numerals; the lowercase shows a traditional structure with a double-storey a and narrow, upright i/j forms with round dots.
Best suited to display typography: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, poster titles, and upscale packaging where large sizes can showcase the hairline details. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, with a runway/editorial feel that reads as premium and intentional. Its assertive contrast and crisp finishing give it a formal, display-forward personality that can feel both classic and slightly eccentric in large settings.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary take on high-contrast, vertical-stress serif traditions, prioritizing impact and refinement over neutrality. The combination of broad proportions, crisp hairlines, and sculpted terminals suggests an intention to stand out in editorial and brand-led contexts.
The design’s contrast is most striking in text where thin connections and hairline details create sparkle, especially around curved letters and the ampersand. The wide stance and strong blacks make headlines feel authoritative, while the delicate hairlines add refinement but suggest careful use on challenging backgrounds or at very small sizes.