Serif Contrasted Vifu 11 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, dramatic, editorial, luxurious, classic, authoritative, display impact, luxury tone, classic revival, editorial voice, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, crisp joins.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are fine and crisp, often ending in pointed or beaked shapes, while main stems and curves are broad and confident, creating a striking thick–thin rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and the design shows clear vertical stress, with round forms and numerals taking on a slightly sculpted, engraved feel. The lowercase includes prominent ball terminals and pronounced descenders, and overall spacing reads tight and dense at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, and short-form display typography where the dramatic contrast and crisp serif detailing can read clearly. It can support premium branding and packaging, especially where a classic, fashion-forward voice is desired, and it works well for pull quotes and title treatments rather than small body text.
The tone is theatrical and upscale, combining classical refinement with bold, attention-grabbing impact. Its sharp hairlines and swelling strokes evoke fashion, luxury print, and formal editorial typography, while the weight keeps it forceful and declarative.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: refined hairlines and formal proportions paired with assertive weight for modern display use. It prioritizes visual drama, strong typographic color, and an upscale editorial presence.
The strongest visual character appears at larger sizes, where the hairline details, pointed serifs, and terminal shapes remain distinct. In long passages, the dense color and narrow apertures create a compact texture that feels intentional and headline-forward.