Serif Contrasted Tigi 10 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, luxury, assertive, classic, display impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, dramatic contrast, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, tight apertures, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, combining massive main stems with extremely fine hairlines and crisp, sharp serifs. The letterforms are broad and spacious, with compact counters and tight apertures that create a dense black-and-white pattern at text sizes. Curves are sculpted and slightly pinched where thick and thin meet, and joins resolve in clean, pointed transitions rather than soft bracketing. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height and prominent ball terminals in places (notably on forms like the double-storey a and g), while figures are bold, stylized, and highly modulated to match the display rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, and large-scale editorial settings where its bold vertical rhythm and delicate hairlines can be appreciated. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a premium, fashion-forward, or classic cultural tone, especially when used with ample size and careful spacing.
The overall tone is theatrical and upscale, projecting confidence and gravitas with a distinctly editorial flavor. Its pronounced contrast and sharp detailing evoke fashion, culture, and headline typography where impact and elegance are both desired. The wide stance and dense strokes add a commanding, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display serif that amplifies contrast and width for maximum visual drama. It balances classical serif cues with exaggerated modulation and sculpted details to create a distinctive, high-impact voice for editorial and brand-led typography.
In running sample text, the heavy verticals dominate, and the hairlines can visually recede, emphasizing a striped, high-contrast texture. The wide proportions and tight internal spaces make the design feel intentionally sculptural and better suited to generous sizes and spacing than to small, information-dense settings.