Serif Contrasted Tymo 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, editorial elegance, brand prestige, dramatic contrast, refined detail, didone-esque, vertical stress, crisp, sharp, sculptural.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical axis. The design pairs dense, almost poster-like main strokes with needle-fine hairlines and small, crisp serifs, creating a striking light–dark rhythm across words. Counters are compact and often feel carved out of solid forms (notably in round letters), while terminals and joins stay sharp and clean rather than soft or calligraphic. Overall spacing reads tight and deliberate, with a high-impact texture that holds together as a bold headline color.
Best suited for large sizes where the hairlines and fine serifs can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, event posters, and short editorial statements. It can also work for striking logotypes and title treatments where a dramatic, high-contrast texture is desired.
The tone is polished and theatrical, projecting a high-end, editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and refined details evoke fashion mastheads, luxury packaging, and classic print sophistication, while the heavy stems add modern assertiveness and drama.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize contrast-driven elegance while remaining forceful at display sizes, combining refined hairlines with substantial stems for a confident, attention-grabbing presence. The overall construction prioritizes a luxurious, editorial look with crisp detailing and a tightly controlled rhythm.
Some characters show distinctive cut-in shapes and hairline intrusions that create a slightly stenciled, engraved feel in places, especially in the rounds and diagonals. Numerals and caps carry the same chiselled contrast, maintaining a consistent display-forward personality across the set.