Serif Contrasted Vimo 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Linotype Centennial' by Linotype, 'Didonesque Stencil' by Monotype, 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, 'Scotch' by Positype, and 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, luxurious, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, display impact, editorial elegance, premium tone, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharply defined hairline serifs. Strokes show strong thick-to-thin transitions, with sturdy verticals and delicate connecting strokes that create a crisp, engraved rhythm. Serifs are fine and clean rather than blocky, and the overall drawing feels taut and controlled, with generous letterwidths and ample counters that keep forms open at display sizes. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same sculpted contrast with prominent curves and thin joins.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, and large-format editorial typography where the contrast and hairlines can shine. It also fits luxury-oriented branding applications such as fashion, beauty, and premium packaging, as well as posters and title treatments that benefit from a refined, dramatic serif voice.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone with a theatrical edge—confident, refined, and fashion-forward. Its sharp contrast and elegant hairlines suggest prestige and formality, while the wide, stately proportions add a sense of authority and ceremony.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif conventions, emphasizing elegance and impact at display sizes. The intent appears focused on creating a premium, editorial texture with crisp details and a poised, formal stance.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast and fine hairlines become a key visual feature, rewarding larger sizes and high-quality reproduction. The spacing reads airy and deliberate, and the overall texture is bright, with thin horizontals and serifs forming a sparkling top line across words.