Serif Contrasted Tida 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Poster Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, authoritative, impact, elegance, prestige, hierarchy, editorial voice, display, formal, sharp serifs, vertical stress, crisp hairlines.
A high-contrast serif with assertive, vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines that create a bright, sparkling texture at large sizes. Serifs are sharp and tapered rather than slab-like, with crisp terminals and a generally upright, formal stance. Curves are generously rounded and full, while joins and transitions are tightly drawn, emphasizing the contrast between thick and thin. Proportions lean broad in many capitals and rounds, giving the overall silhouette a substantial, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and short passages where contrast and detail can be appreciated—magazine titles, fashion and lifestyle branding, cultural posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for pull quotes and large-scale display settings where a crisp, elegant serif is needed.
The font conveys a dramatic, fashion-forward tone with a strong editorial voice. Its sharp serifs and gleaming hairlines feel refined and premium, while the heavy main strokes add confidence and gravity. The overall impression is classic and elegant, with enough punch to feel contemporary in headlines.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that pairs classical Didone-like contrast with broad, confident proportions for modern editorial and branding use. Its visual system prioritizes glamour, hierarchy, and a polished finish over small-size text neutrality.
The sample text shows clear vertical stress and delicate internal details that benefit from generous sizing and clean reproduction. Numerals and punctuation match the same high-contrast logic, supporting bold typographic hierarchy and attention-grabbing figures.