Serif Contrasted Tipu 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern-classic, editorial impact, luxury branding, display emphasis, modern refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sharp apexes, high waistlines.
A high-contrast display serif with towering vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines that create a sharp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are minimal and knife-like, often reading as tapered wedges rather than bracketed feet, while curves are tightly controlled with a clear vertical stress. Counters are compact and the joins are crisp, producing a chiseled, sculptural silhouette across both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with strong thick strokes balanced by delicate connectors and small finishing strokes.
Best suited for headlines, fashion/editorial typography, premium branding, and striking poster work where high contrast can be a feature rather than a limitation. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with generous spacing and ample size to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-fashion, with a confident, dramatic presence that feels suited to premium editorial settings. The intense contrast and sleek detailing convey sophistication and a slightly theatrical elegance rather than warmth or softness.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: dramatic thick–thin modulation, vertical poise, and refined finishing details optimized for visual impact in display typography.
In text, the heavy verticals and thin cross-strokes create pronounced sparkle, especially around letters with interior apertures (e, a) and sharp diagonals (V, W, X). The design reads most stable at larger sizes where the hairlines remain clear and the tight counters don’t clog, making it feel intentionally display-forward.