Serif Contrasted Tidy 2 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, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, display, editorial, branding, packaging, fashion, dramatic, classic, formal, impact, luxury, heritage, drama, headline, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, high-contrast.
This typeface is an all-caps–friendly, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and extremely thin hairlines against dense main strokes. Serifs are sharp and refined, reading as hairline slabs at this weight, with mostly unbracketed joins and crisp, flat terminals. Proportions are broad and steady, giving the alphabet a spacious, poster-like rhythm; counters are generous while apertures stay tight under the heavy stems. Round forms (O, C, G) show strong thick–thin modulation, and the numerals match the same sculpted contrast and sturdy, upright stance.
Best suited to large-scale applications where contrast and fine details can be appreciated, such as magazine headlines, cover lines, brand marks, and upscale packaging. It can also work for short, bold pull quotes or title treatments where a dramatic, classic serif look is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and luxurious—classic in construction but amplified for drama. It suggests fashion and editorial typography, with a confident, premium voice that feels more headline than text.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-fashion take on a traditional contrasted serif: broad proportions, intense thick–thin modulation, and sharply finished serifs that maximize impact in display settings.
In the sample text, the tight hairlines and sharp serifs create sparkling detail at larger sizes, while the dense black strokes produce strong word shapes and high impact. The lowercase retains the same formal, contrasted character, with a notably weighty presence that emphasizes texture and rhythm over delicacy.