Serif Contrasted Ospi 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry, 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, and 'Geller' by Ludka Biniek (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, formal, authoritative, classic, dramatic, impact, prestige, editorial tone, classic voice, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp joins, tight apertures, ball terminals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. The design pairs heavy main stems with sharp, delicate serifs and thin cross-strokes, producing a dramatic light–dark rhythm. Forms are fairly compact with tight apertures and clean, controlled curves; rounds (C, O, Q) feel taut and upright, while diagonals (V, W, X) are sturdy and sharply cut. Lowercase shows sturdy proportions with distinct, small details such as the ear on the g and clear ball terminals in places, maintaining strong texture at text sizes.
Well-suited to headlines and large-scale editorial typography where high contrast and crisp serif detailing can shine. It can work for book covers and brand lockups that need a traditional yet assertive voice, and for posters or pull quotes where a dense, dramatic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, with a classical seriousness that reads as premium and authoritative. The extreme contrast and sharp finishing details add a slightly theatrical, headline-forward flair without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with modern crispness—maximizing impact through heavy verticals and refined hairlines while keeping letterforms disciplined and readable in display settings.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast create a dark, punchy color and strong word shapes, but the fine hairlines and small apertures suggest it will look best when given adequate size and reproduction quality. Numerals appear bold and display-oriented, matching the strong vertical emphasis of the letters.