Serif Contrasted Vifa 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, '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, posters, book covers, branding, formal, dramatic, editorial, classic, authoritative, impact, luxury, editorial presence, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining heavy main strokes with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and refined with minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. Proportions read slightly expanded, with generous capitals and a steady, upright rhythm. Round letters show tight, clean curves; joins and terminals stay precise, and the overall texture is bold yet airy due to the thin connecting strokes.
Best suited for display sizes where the fine hairlines can be appreciated: headlines, magazine mastheads, posters, and book covers. It can also work for premium branding and packaging when set with ample size and spacing. In longer text, it will perform most comfortably at larger sizes with careful attention to reproduction conditions to preserve the thin strokes.
The tone is formal and assertive, with a dramatic, high-end editorial presence. Its sharp contrast and polished serifs suggest tradition and authority, while the bright, sparkling rhythm from the hairlines adds sophistication and ceremony.
Likely designed to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with strong typographic presence—combining a traditional editorial silhouette with crisp detailing for impactful, polished display typography.
In the grid, the uppercase forms appear particularly dominant and stable, while the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable structure. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing sturdy stems with delicate curves, which keeps the set visually cohesive and display-oriented.