Serif Contrasted Tibu 6 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 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, luxurious, classic, theatrical, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, ball terminals, bracketless, swashy.
A sharply contrasted serif with powerful, blocky main strokes and delicate hairline details. The design shows a pronounced vertical stress, crisp unbracketed serifs, and frequent ball terminals that add a decorative snap at joins and stroke ends. Counters are compact and the overall texture is dark and emphatic, yet the fine horizontals and thin curves keep the rhythm lively. Proportions feel broad and expansive in capitals, with sturdy, highly sculpted lowercase forms that maintain a consistent, display-oriented presence across the set.
Best suited to large-size settings where the contrast and hairline details can fully resolve—headlines, display typography, magazine mastheads, fashion/editorial layouts, and premium brand identities. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging copy when given generous size and spacing.
The font reads as confident and theatrical, combining classical refinement with bold, headline impact. Its high-drama contrast and ornamental terminals lend an upscale, fashion-forward tone that can feel both vintage and contemporary depending on layout and spacing.
The design appears intended as a statement display serif that maximizes contrast and sculptural form for impact. By pairing weighty verticals with refined hairlines and decorative terminals, it aims to convey sophistication while remaining unmistakably attention-grabbing.
The sample text highlights a strongly modulated internal rhythm—thick verticals dominate while hairlines and pointed joins create sparkle at larger sizes. Distinctive ball terminals (notably on several lowercase letters) and crisp serifs contribute to a slightly flamboyant, attention-seeking personality.