Serif Contrasted Tima 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, posters, dramatic, luxury, classic, display impact, luxury tone, editorial style, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, sharp joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining hefty main stems and razor-thin hairlines. Serifs are fine and sharply defined, with minimal bracketing and crisp, sculpted transitions that create a chiseled, engraved feel. Counters are relatively tight and the curves show a polished, controlled modulation; several lowercase forms feature bulb/ball terminals and teardrop-like dots, adding rhythmic sparkle. Overall spacing reads compact in text, with sturdy silhouettes that hold their shape while the hairlines contribute a delicate, elegant edge.
Best suited to display applications such as magazine covers, section openers, luxury branding moments, and bold poster headlines where its contrast and crisp serifs can read as intentional detail. It also works for pull quotes and short subheads when given enough size and spacing to maintain the hairlines’ clarity.
The tone is commanding and glamorous, projecting an editorial, runway-ready presence. Its stark contrast and sharp finishing details feel formal and theatrical, with a distinctly luxe, high-end voice that suits attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modernized high-contrast serif look for impactful display typography—balancing classical Didone-like structure with ornamental terminals and dense color to create an authoritative, premium presence.
In continuous text the dense black rhythm becomes a defining feature, so generous leading and careful tracking help preserve the hairline detail. The design’s thin strokes and pointed terminals create striking letterforms at display sizes, while smaller settings may require extra breathing room to keep the shapes from visually filling in.