Serif Contrasted Tiju 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, classic, authoritative, impact, elegance, prestige, headline focus, classic tone, vertical stress, sharp serifs, fine hairlines, ball terminals, crisp joins.
A stately display serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, finely tapered hairlines against weighty main strokes. Serifs are sharp and mostly unbracketed, giving a clean, engraved feel, while counters are compact and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy. Several glyphs show pronounced contrast details and rounded ball terminals (notably on forms like a, j, and y), adding a touch of flourish without becoming script-like. The uppercase feels monumental and stable, and the lowercase maintains a traditional, bookish structure with clear differentiation between similar shapes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine or editorial titles, and statement typography where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for branding and packaging that aims for a premium, traditional voice. For extended text, it will be most effective when given generous size and spacing to keep counters and fine hairlines from feeling crowded.
The font projects an editorial, high-style tone—confident, formal, and slightly theatrical. Its contrast and sharp finishing details suggest luxury and prestige, while the sturdy silhouettes keep it assertive and legible at headline sizes. The overall impression is classic and authoritative rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif look with modern crispness: bold, attention-grabbing shapes paired with refined hairline details. It emphasizes prestige and impact, targeting display settings where dramatic contrast and elegant terminals can carry the visual identity.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight internal spaces create a strong typographic “ink” presence, especially in long bold lines. Some characters feature distinctive terminal treatments (including ball terminals and tapered spurs) that become more noticeable as size increases, reinforcing its suitability for display use. Numerals appear similarly weighty and stylized, matching the uppercase’s commanding stance.