Serif Contrasted Siki 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, 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, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, luxurious, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, formal elegance, didone-like, swashy, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif italic with a sculpted, display-oriented build: thick main strokes are paired with very fine hairlines, and the overall rhythm leans sharply to the right. Serifs are crisp and delicate, with pointed terminals and thin finishing strokes that create sparkling counters and strong black-and-white patterning. Proportions are on the broader side with generous, assertive capitals and rounded forms (notably in C, G, O, Q) that carry a polished, engraved feel. The lowercase shows lively cursive influence—looped descenders and occasional swashy terminals (e.g., f, g, y) add movement while keeping a consistent, refined texture.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and short-form copy where contrast and italic energy can read clearly. It works well in editorial layouts, luxury branding, beauty/fashion contexts, and premium packaging where a refined, high-impact serif italic is desired.
The font reads as elegant and theatrical, combining formal sophistication with a touch of flourish. Its sharp contrast and italic momentum evoke fashion and publishing aesthetics, delivering a confident, premium tone suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a classic contrasted serif italic: maximum drama through contrast, a confident rightward slant, and carefully finished terminals that add a hint of calligraphic flair without losing typographic formality.
At text sizes the hairlines and tight joins can feel delicate, while at larger sizes the crisp details and swash-like terminals become a defining feature. Numerals match the italic, high-contrast style and feel tailored for display settings rather than utilitarian tables.