Serif Contrasted Tiba 9 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, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, classic, luxury display, editorial impact, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculptural.
A highly contrasted serif with a strongly vertical axis, thick main stems, and razor-thin hairlines that form sharp, unbracketed serifs. The letterforms are wide and display-forward, with crisp joins and clean, straight terminals that emphasize a cut-paper silhouette. Round characters show pronounced thick–thin transitions, and the overall rhythm is tightly controlled with consistent stroke logic across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, and large-scale typography where the contrast and hairline serifs can stay crisp. It also works well for luxury branding, packaging, and striking poster work, especially when paired with ample whitespace and simpler companion text faces.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, pairing elegance with a bold, dramatic presence. Its sharp hairlines and towering verticals evoke fashion mastheads and high-end print, while the broad proportions add a confident, contemporary punch.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that channels modern high-contrast display traditions for contemporary editorial and brand environments. Its wide stance and sharp detailing prioritize impact and sophistication over neutral, small-size reading comfort.
At large sizes the fine hairlines read as deliberate sparkle against the heavy stems, creating a vivid black-and-white texture. In dense settings the combination of wide forms and extreme contrast can make spacing feel tight and amplify the visual weight, so it benefits from generous size and breathing room.