Serif Contrasted Tipe 12 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, '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, magazine titles, fashion branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, modern classic, display impact, premium tone, editorial polish, modern classicism, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sculpted curves, high-waist capitals.
A high-contrast display serif with strong vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, giving the letters a crisp, engraved feel. Proportions run on the wide side with roomy counters, while capitals sit tall and commanding above a relatively short x-height. Curves are tightly sculpted—particularly in C, G, S, and the numerals—creating a rhythmic alternation of thick-and-thin that stays consistent across the set.
Best suited to headlines, logotypes, and short blocks of text where its contrast and sculpted details can be appreciated. It works well for magazine mastheads, luxury or beauty branding, event posters, and premium packaging where a refined but assertive voice is needed.
The overall tone is sophisticated and theatrical, pairing elegance with a bold, attention-grabbing presence. It reads as luxe and editorial, with a couture-like polish that feels at home in premium branding and magazine environments.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary take on classic Didone-style contrast: wide, stately letterforms with crisp serifs and an emphasis on elegance at display sizes. Its construction prioritizes visual impact and refinement over utilitarian text setting.
The design relies on delicate hairlines for much of its detail, so it visually rewards larger sizes and clean reproduction. The figures and punctuation follow the same contrast-driven logic, with standout forms in 2–9 and a notably graphic ampersand that matches the font’s dramatic rhythm.