Serif Contrasted Vise 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, dramatic, editorial, formal, luxury, classic, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, classic authority, refined detail, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and very fine hairline horizontals and serifs. The serifs are small, sharp, and largely unbracketed, giving a crisp, engraved feel at display sizes. Curves are tightly controlled and slightly sculpted, with pronounced thick-to-thin transitions; counters are compact in the lowercase, while capitals read broad and stately. Overall spacing appears measured and even, supporting dense, impactful setting in headlines and short text.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, mastheads, book covers, premium branding, posters, and packaging where high contrast can read cleanly. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but is less ideal for long passages or very small sizes where hairlines may diminish.
The tone is authoritative and theatrical, pairing traditional bookish cues with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its glossy contrast and refined hairlines suggest prestige, ceremony, and editorial polish rather than casual or utilitarian use.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast editorial voice with maximum impact, emphasizing elegance and sharp, print-like detail. It balances traditional serif construction with a bold, attention-grabbing rhythm for modern display applications.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast create a strong color on the page, with punctuation and numerals matching the same chiseled, high-contrast logic. The ampersand and figures carry the same display-oriented refinement, and the thin strokes will likely be most convincing at larger sizes where hairlines can breathe.