Serif Contrasted Vino 4 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basilia' by Linotype and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, luxury branding, posters, elegant, editorial, classic, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic revival, display clarity, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp terminals, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with a distinctly vertical rhythm, pairing sturdy main stems with very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with mostly unbracketed joins and crisp, tapered terminals that keep the overall silhouette clean and polished. Uppercase forms feel stately and open, while the lowercase shows a traditional, print-oriented build with a two-storey a and g, compact joins, and occasional ball-like terminals (notably in figures and some lowercase details). Numerals follow the same contrast model, with elegant curves and thin entry/exit strokes that read best when given enough size or resolution.
This font is well suited to display work where contrast and detail can shine: magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, luxury brand marks, invitations, and large-format posters. It can also work for short editorial passages when set with comfortable leading and not pushed too small.
The tone is refined and assertive—more runway and magazine than casual prose. Its dramatic contrast and knife-edge detailing project luxury, formality, and a composed, classical confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif—prioritizing elegance, authority, and a premium feel through vertical stress, delicate serifs, and dramatic thick–thin modulation.
Stroke contrast and hairline features create a bright, shimmering texture in text, especially in dense settings. Letterforms show a mix of crisp geometry and soft swelling in curves, producing a lively, editorial color that benefits from generous line spacing and careful handling at smaller sizes.