Serif Contrasted Sivy 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bovino' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with sharp, chiseled terminals and very thin hairlines set against heavy main strokes. The letterforms lean strongly, with a taut, elegant rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation that creates bright, open counters in round letters and deep black emphasis in verticals and diagonals. Serifs are fine and pointed rather than slabby, and many joins and terminals feel cut at an angle, giving the design a crisp, engraved character. Uppercase forms are broad and commanding, while the lowercase keeps a compact, readable body with lively, slightly calligraphic shapes and a distinctive, curved tail on the Q.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle editorial, premium branding, packaging, and poster work where contrast and elegance are central. It can work for short pull quotes or section openers, but benefits from generous size and spacing to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, projecting a fashion-forward, premium feel with a hint of old-world print elegance. Its strong contrast and italic energy add drama and motion, making text feel assertive and curated rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial take on high-contrast italic serif traditions—prioritizing glamour, precision, and expressive movement for attention-grabbing titles and brand statements.
In longer setting the strong slant and contrast create a pronounced texture, with hairlines that can visually recede and heavy strokes that dominate, especially at smaller sizes or on lower-resolution outputs. Numerals and capitals carry the same sharp, angled finishing, helping headlines keep a consistent, high-impact voice.