Serif Contrasted Tidy 12 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, classic, luxurious, assertive, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, classic revival, high contrast, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, rounded bowls.
A strongly contrasted serif with dominant vertical stems and notably fine hairlines, producing a crisp, sculpted texture. Serifs are sharp and relatively unbracketed, with tapered connections and pointed terminals that emphasize the vertical rhythm. Proportions read generously wide with ample counters; round letters like O and C feel full and open, while diagonals (V, W, X) land in needle-like tips. Numerals and lowercase show the same high-contrast logic, with clear ball terminals and teardrop-like details on some forms, giving the set a polished, display-forward consistency.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display typography—magazine titles, posters, book covers, and brand marks—where its contrast and sharp finishing can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers in editorial layouts, especially when set with generous leading and not too small.
The overall tone is editorial and high-drama, balancing elegance with a confident, attention-grabbing presence. It evokes a classic, fashion-forward sensibility—refined but not delicate—suited to statements that want to feel premium and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif look with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, modern finishing. It prioritizes visual impact and refined detail over neutrality, aiming for a premium, editorial voice in display typography.
In the text sample, the heavy verticals create a dark, authoritative color, while the hairlines and sharp serifs add sparkle at larger sizes. Curves are smooth and confident, and spacing appears designed for display settings where the contrast and pointed details can read cleanly.