Serif Contrasted Tysi 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, impact, elegance, expressiveness, luxury branding, editorial display, sharp, sleek, calligraphic, chiseled, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with broad, weighty main strokes and extremely fine hairlines that taper to needle points. The letterforms lean decisively forward and show strong vertical stress, with crisp, unbracketed serifs that often appear as thin, extended spurs. Curves are sculpted and slightly bulbous in places (notably in bowls and terminals), while joins and cross-strokes stay razor-thin, creating a striking thick–thin rhythm. Overall proportions feel generously set and open, with a smooth, display-oriented cadence rather than text-face regularity.
Best suited for display settings where the extreme contrast and italic energy can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, and high-impact posters. It also works well for short, expressive titling and pull quotes, especially when ample spacing and size preserve the delicate hairlines.
The tone is glamorous and high-drama, evoking couture/editorial typography and classic luxury signage. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic motion add a sense of speed, elegance, and staged sophistication, with an intentionally attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast italic for statement typography, combining Didone-like sharpness with a more expressive, calligraphic flair. Its exaggerated thick–thin structure and crisp serifs prioritize elegance and visual impact over neutral, long-form readability.
Uppercase shapes read as formal and architectural, while lowercase introduces more calligraphic personality through curled terminals and lively entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same sculptural contrast, maintaining strong punch at larger sizes but relying on clean reproduction of hairlines for best results.