Serif Contrasted Tibu 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxurious, editorial, vintage, theatrical, display impact, luxury tone, classic revival, poster drama, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, deep ink traps, teardrop terminals.
A tightly drawn display serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and a pronounced vertical stress. Stems are heavy and compact, while connecting strokes and serifs snap to very fine hairlines, creating a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are narrow and sharp with minimal bracketing, and many joins resolve into pointed wedges or teardrop-like terminals that add tension. Counters are relatively small against the weight of the main strokes, and spacing is sturdy rather than airy, giving lines a dark, emphatic rhythm.
Best suited to large-size settings such as headlines, cover lines, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks where the hairlines can stay intact. It can also work for short subheads or impactful titling in editorial layouts, and for premium-feeling packaging and label design when printed with good resolution.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a fashion-forward, poster-ready drama. Its razor-thin details and sculpted terminals suggest luxury and spectacle, leaning toward classic display traditions rather than utilitarian text typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum contrast and presence in display contexts, pairing heavy verticals with refined hairlines to create a striking, upscale voice. Its stylized terminals and compact counters prioritize visual impact and character over long-form readability.
The uppercase shows strong, formal geometry with commanding verticals, while the lowercase introduces more character through pronounced terminals and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same high-contrast language, with stylized curves and delicate finishing strokes that read best when given enough size to preserve the fine details.