Serif Contrasted Vifu 1 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, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, dramatic, formal, luxe, classical, prestige, impact, editorial voice, classic refinement, display clarity, sharp, crisp, stately, sculpted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis, crisp hairlines, and abrupt thick-to-thin transitions. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving terminals a clean, chiseled finish. Uppercase forms feel broad and steady, while lowercase shows traditional, bookish construction with compact bowls and pronounced thick stems. Curves and joins are tightly controlled, producing a polished, print-like texture; spacing reads slightly open in capitals and more compact in lowercase, creating a lively rhythm in mixed case and text settings.
Best suited for headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other prominent editorial roles where contrast and elegance are an advantage. It can also work well in branding and packaging that aims for a premium, classic impression. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger text sizes where the fine hairlines have room to breathe.
The overall tone is refined and authoritative, with a dramatic contrast that reads as premium and editorial. It carries a classic, formal voice—more “headline in a magazine” than casual interface—while still feeling crisp and contemporary due to the clean, sharp detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on a classic high-contrast serif: strong structure, crisp hairlines, and a confident presence for display-led typography. It prioritizes visual drama and refinement, aiming for clarity and prestige in print-like compositions.
Distinctive details include a robust, rounded lowercase with small counters, a strong two-storey ‘a’, and numerals that echo the same high-contrast logic. The punctuation and dot forms appear weighty enough to hold up beside the bold main strokes, supporting assertive display typography.