Serif Contrasted Tiki 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Battista' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, dramatic, luxury, formal, classic, display impact, editorial tone, luxury signaling, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, sculpted.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with a strongly sculpted, high-contrast build: thick vertical stems are paired with very fine hairlines and needle-like serifs. The letterforms show pronounced vertical stress and crisp, sharply cut terminals, creating a taut black–white rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and tightly shaped, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase a/e) have a carved, chiseled quality. Overall spacing reads steady and controlled, with clear baseline discipline and a commanding headline silhouette.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairlines and fine serifs can stay crisp—magazine headlines, mastheads, book and album covers, luxury packaging, and short, emphatic statements in posters or brand-led campaigns. It can also work for pull quotes and section openers when ample size and contrast-friendly printing or rendering are available.
The tone is assertive and high-end, balancing classical refinement with theatrical punch. It feels editorial and ceremonial—designed to look expensive, deliberate, and attention-grabbing rather than casual. The sharp hairlines and strong verticals contribute to a dramatic, fashion-forward voice.
The design intention appears to be a modern, high-contrast serif built for impact: maximize presence through wide, weighty stems while preserving an elegant, razor-fine serif and hairline system. The result targets display typography that signals prestige and drama with a distinctly editorial cadence.
In the sample text, the extreme stroke contrast and delicate connecting hairlines become more apparent, especially in curved joins and inner counters. The numerals share the same display logic, with bold bodies and fine detailing, reinforcing a cohesive, formal texture across alphanumerics.