Serif Contrasted Tife 10 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, 'Bridone' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, invitations, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, stately, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, formal branding, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals.
This serif shows an emphatic vertical stress with pronounced thick–thin transitions and crisp, hairline serifs. Capitals are broad and monument-like, with steady, upright posture and clean, sharply cut terminals. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with compact apertures and sturdy vertical stems, while round letters (o, c, e) display tight counters and a polished, high-contrast curve treatment. Details like the ball terminals on f, j, and y add ornamental punctuation, and the figures follow the same high-contrast logic with bold main strokes and fine finishing strokes.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its sharp contrast and hairline serifs can be appreciated—magazine titling, fashion or cultural posters, premium packaging, and formal announcements. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is dramatic and authoritative, combining fashion/editorial sophistication with a traditional, engraved confidence. It reads as formal and attention-grabbing, with a sense of ceremony and luxury conveyed through its razor-thin details and emphatic vertical structure.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxe, editorial serif voice with maximal contrast and refined finishing details, prioritizing impact and sophistication over neutrality. Its wide capitals and ornamental terminals reinforce a display-first purpose for branding and titling.
In text, the dense black mass and narrow internal spaces create a strong, poster-like rhythm at larger sizes, while the fine hairlines and tight counters suggest more careful use at smaller sizes. The glyphs maintain consistent contrast behavior across letters and numerals, producing a cohesive, high-impact texture.