Serif Contrasted Tidy 9 is a very 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, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, authoritative, display impact, refined contrast, classic modernity, brand authority, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals, tight apertures.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress: thick stems pair with very fine hairlines in crossbars and serifs. Serifs are crisp and mostly unbracketed, with sharp wedge-like joins and occasional ball terminals (notably in letters like j and y). The proportions read broad and confident, with generous capitals and sturdy lowercase forms; counters are relatively tight in several letters, increasing the inked presence. Figures show the same contrast-led construction, with strong curves and thin connecting strokes that create a refined, poster-like texture.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, and other editorial display work where its contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding and packaging that benefit from a classic-but-dramatic serif voice, and makes a strong choice for posters or short, high-impact statements.
The overall tone is polished and commanding, combining classic bookish cues with a bold, contemporary sense of drama. Its crisp hairlines and sharp serifs suggest luxury and formality, while the weight and width give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast display serif with classical proportions and refined detailing. By pairing very fine hairlines with substantial verticals and sharp serifs, it aims to produce a luxurious, authoritative look that stands out at larger sizes.
In text settings the contrast and hairlines create a shimmering rhythm, especially around joins and thin cross-strokes; spacing feels geared toward display sizes where the delicate details can stay open. The design emphasizes verticals, giving lines a strong, upright cadence and a slightly theatrical headline presence.