Serif Contrasted Tivu 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, packaging, branding, luxurious, editorial, dramatic, formal, classic, impact, refinement, prestige, editorial tone, display clarity, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sculpted curves, high-contrast modulation.
This typeface presents a strongly contrasted serif structure with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. Stems are weighty and authoritative, while connecting strokes and serifs drop to fine hairlines that create sharp sparkle in text. Serifs are small and refined with crisp, clean joins, and curves are sculpted—especially in round letters—producing a polished, display-forward texture. Proportions feel generous and steady, with roomy counters and a balanced x-height that keeps lowercase shapes readable despite the extreme contrast.
Best suited to headlines, magazine spreads, pull quotes, and other large-size applications where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also work for premium branding, packaging, and event materials when a formal, high-end voice is desired, while long passages of small text may require careful sizing and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, with an editorial polish that reads as upscale and composed. Its high-contrast rhythm evokes traditional print elegance and a sense of ceremony, making even simple words feel dressed and intentional.
The design intent appears to be a modern, high-contrast serif meant to deliver impact and sophistication, pairing strong vertical structure with delicate hairline refinement for an unmistakably editorial voice.
In the sample text, the heavy verticals dominate the page while the hairlines add a lively shimmer, yielding strong word-shape presence at large sizes. Numerals and capitals appear especially commanding, and the distinctive contrast makes spacing and line breaks visually prominent in continuous setting.