Serif Contrasted Tylu 12 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, mastheads, dramatic, editorial, gothic, baroque, theatrical, display impact, historic flavor, expressive detail, ornamental tone, dark drama, flared serifs, sharp terminals, swashy details, ink-trap feel, calligraphic stress.
A high-contrast display serif with strong verticals and very fine connecting hairlines, creating crisp light/dark rhythm across strokes. Serifs are sharp and often flared rather than fully bracketed, and many terminals taper to pointed, blade-like ends. Letterforms show intentional irregularity in width and contour, with occasional spurs and small swash-like hooks (notably in forms like J, Q, and some lowercase), giving a slightly carved or inked texture rather than a purely mechanical finish. Counters are relatively open for a heavy style, while joins can pinch to hairlines, reinforcing a dramatic, engraved impression.
Best suited for short-form display typography such as headlines, posters, book or album covers, mastheads, and packaging where its contrast and ornamental details can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers, but the fine hairlines and lively shapes suggest avoiding very small sizes or dense body text.
The font reads as theatrical and slightly gothic, with a dark, ornamental energy suited to dramatic headlines. Its sharp contrasts and tapered terminals evoke historic print—part engraving, part calligraphy—making the tone feel expressive, assertive, and a bit mischievous.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-drama serif voice that references historic, engraved and calligraphic models while adding intentional roughness and quirky detailing for personality. It prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming to stand out in editorial and promotional contexts.
In the sample text, the heavy black mass and sharp hairline transitions create strong impact, while the uneven silhouettes add character and movement. The ampersand and a few lowercase forms appear especially decorative, and spacing feels designed for display sizes where the hairlines remain visible.