Serif Contrasted Tira 5 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, '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, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, classic revival, headline clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, tight apertures, compact counters.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced vertical stress: heavy, blocky main strokes paired with extremely fine hairline serifs and connections. The letterforms feel compact in their counters and apertures, with sharp, clean terminals and minimal bracketing. Capitals are commanding and sculptural, while the lowercase keeps a traditional structure with a relatively straight, upright rhythm; rounded letters show thin joining points and pinched transitions typical of modern display serifs. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with bold bodies and delicate hairline details that sharpen the overall silhouette.
Best suited for large-size typography such as magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, book covers, posters, and premium branding where strong contrast can be showcased. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with enough size and breathing room, but it is less ideal for long passages at small sizes due to delicate hairlines and compact counters.
The tone is polished and high-end, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward authority. Its stark contrast and crisp finishing give it a dramatic, print-classic feel that reads as formal and attention-seeking rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serifs: maximizing drama and sophistication through stark thick–thin interplay, crisp serifs, and a steady upright rhythm optimized for display-led typography.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast creates striking word shapes, but the hairline features become visually fragile at small sizes or in dense settings. The design’s tight internal spaces and sharp joins emphasize a poster-like presence and benefit from generous size and careful spacing.