Serif Contrasted Tivu 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, assertive, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, high waist, tight apertures, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, broad proportions, and a strong black-and-white rhythm. Thick stems and rounded bowls are paired with very fine hairlines, needle-like serifs, and crisp, unbracketed joins. The letters sit solidly upright with a stately, slightly compressed internal spacing in counters and apertures, giving the forms a sculpted, poster-ready presence. Numerals follow the same display-forward contrast and sturdy silhouettes, reading clearly at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and large-scale editorial typography where contrast and presence are assets. It can also work for premium branding and packaging when used at display sizes, particularly in short bursts of text where the sharp hairlines and tight apertures remain crisp.
The overall tone is theatrical and upscale, combining classic serif cues with an assertive, contemporary sharpness. Its extreme contrast and refined hairlines suggest fashion, culture, and premium editorial environments where elegance and impact are both desired.
This design appears intended as a display serif that amplifies classic high-contrast construction into a bolder, wider voice. The aim seems to be creating immediate visual hierarchy and a luxurious, editorial feel through dramatic stroke contrast and crisp, refined detailing.
In text, the face creates a distinctly striped texture from the heavy verticals and thin connecting strokes, which can feel energetic and attention-grabbing. The wide set and bold mass help headings dominate, while the delicate hairlines add a refined edge that benefits from generous size and clean reproduction.