Serif Contrasted Tida 6 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, fashion, classic, authoritative, luxury impact, headline clarity, modern classicism, brand prestige, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculptural.
This typeface is a tightly drawn, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress: thick main stems pair with razor-thin hairlines and sharp, delicate serifs. Forms are wide and stately, with smooth, rounded bowls (notably in O/Q) contrasted against crisp, planar joins and occasional wedge-like terminals. Curves are polished and deliberate, counters are relatively enclosed for the weight, and stroke transitions are abrupt, giving a cut, engraved feel rather than a softly modulated one. Numerals and capitals read as display-driven, with strong silhouette and refined detailing at the extremes.
Best suited to large sizes such as headlines, magazine mastheads, pull quotes, posters, and premium branding. It can work for short subheads and title treatments where the refined hairlines will remain visible, and where the bold vertical rhythm can anchor a layout.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical—classic in structure but heightened by extreme contrast and glossy sharpness. It suggests high-end print culture: fashion, prestige branding, and headline typography where drama and authority matter more than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast display serif that maximizes elegance and impact through extreme thick–thin modulation, crisp serifs, and spacious, fashion-forward proportions.
In longer setting the very fine hairlines and delicate serifs create a shimmering texture, especially around diagonals and cross-strokes, so spacing and size will strongly influence clarity. The sharp terminals and deep contrast make it visually commanding, while rounded bowls keep it from feeling brittle.