Serif Contrasted Vifu 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Elegant' by Alan Meeks, 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Basilia' and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, luxury, dramatic, formal, classic, display impact, elegance, prestige, editorial tone, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, tight apertures, teardrop terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main strokes, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and relatively unbracketed, giving the forms a crisp, cut quality, while joins and terminals stay clean and controlled. Proportions skew generously across the set, with large capitals and compact, sturdy lowercase that maintains a consistent rhythm in text. Curves (C, G, O, S) show strong thick–thin modulation, and the numerals echo the same refined contrast with delicate cross-strokes and pointed finishing details.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, editorial titling, book covers, posters, and premium packaging where high contrast and sharp serifs add impact. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers in print or high-resolution digital contexts when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing.
The font reads as polished and assertive, balancing classic bookish heritage with a distinctly dramatic, fashion-forward edge. Its contrast and crisp serifs create a sense of prestige and ceremony, making even simple words feel elevated and intentional.
The design intent appears to be a contemporary interpretation of a classic high-contrast serif for impactful display use, emphasizing elegance, contrast, and crisp detail while keeping letterforms familiar and readable.
In the sample text, the heavy verticals and hairline serifs produce striking word shapes, especially in caps and mixed-case settings. The combination of dense stems and fine details suggests it will reward ample sizes and careful spacing where the thin strokes can remain visible and the contrast can do its work.