Serif Contrasted Tibi 6 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, classic, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic revival, dramatic contrast, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs. The letterforms are broad and stately, with thick, dark stems contrasted by razor-thin cross-strokes and terminals. Serifs are fine and sharp rather than slabby, and curves are sculpted with clean, abrupt transitions that create a strong black-and-white rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact and structured, with sturdy bowls and tight apertures that hold up under the heavy weight, while numerals show similarly dramatic thick–thin modulation.
Best suited to large-size applications where its hairline details and strong contrast can be appreciated, such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, posters, and campaign key art. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling, but will look most confident when given space and scale.
The overall tone is glamorous and commanding, evoking fashion mastheads and classic editorial typography. Its sharp contrast and refined details feel formal and premium, with a slightly theatrical presence that reads as confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary take on a high-contrast serif for display typography—pairing dramatic weight with elegant hairlines to create a luxurious, editorial-first voice that stands out instantly.
In continuous text the dense color and tight internal spaces create a punchy texture, while the hairline details add sparkle at larger sizes. The ampersand and curved letters emphasize a stylized, display-forward personality, and the figures lean toward ornamental, headline-oriented use rather than quiet, utilitarian reading settings.