Serif Contrasted Timi 6 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, and 'Battista' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, editorial elegance, brand prestige, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, sculpted.
A sculpted, display-oriented serif with strong vertical stress and dramatic thick–thin modulation. The design pairs dense main strokes with extremely fine hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs, creating a crisp, cut-paper look. Counters are compact and the forms feel slightly condensed in places despite broad overall proportions, with tight joins and high-contrast transitions that emphasize verticals. Lowercase shows a lively rhythm with pinpoint i/j dots and teardrop-like terminals, while numerals carry the same showy contrast and bold silhouettes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, mastheads, posters, and brand marks where the contrast and hairline serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for premium packaging and campaign graphics when set with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The tone is assertive and refined, projecting a high-fashion, headline-first personality. Its stark contrast and razor serifs give it a confident, theatrical presence that reads as premium and editorial rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a modern take on classic high-contrast display serifs, maximizing impact through heavy verticals, needle-thin horizontals, and crisp serifs. It prioritizes dramatic presence and elegant branding cues over neutral, long-form text economy.
In the text sample, the dark color and delicate hairlines create striking word shapes, but the fine details can visually sparkle at smaller sizes or on low-resolution output. The overall texture is punchy and graphic, with distinctive, sculptural curves in round letters and a pronounced vertical cadence across lines.