Serif Contrasted Viga 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold; 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker; 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection; and 'Basilia', 'Bodoni', and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, dramatic, luxury, formal, classic, elegance, impact, editorial voice, premium branding, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp terminals, deep notches, teardrop joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and clean with minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. Counters are compact and curves show tight transitions, while diagonal strokes (V, W, X) remain sturdy against delicate connecting hairlines. Lowercase features a two-storey a with a strong bowl and a compact ear, a two-storey g with a prominent upper loop, and a narrow, pointed t crossbar; punctuation-like terminals and joins often resolve into teardrop shapes. Numerals are similarly contrasty and formal, with sturdy verticals and tapered, hairline details.
Best suited for display typography: magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, book and album covers, posters, and high-end branding where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can work for short pull quotes or deck copy at comfortable sizes, but the fine hairlines suggest avoiding very small text or low-resolution reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward drama. Its sharp detailing and strong contrast read as refined and premium, suited to elegant messaging rather than casual or utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with modern crispness—prioritizing drama, elegance, and strong typographic presence in prominent settings.
The fit appears generous with large capitals and a sturdy color on the page, but the thinnest strokes and joins become visually delicate at smaller sizes. The design’s rhythm relies on crisp edges, tight apertures, and high contrast, producing a striking texture in headlines and short lines of text.