Serif Contrasted Tibu 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, statement, prestige, editorial impact, cover display, brand voice, sculpted, crisp, stately, display, high-waisted.
A tightly drawn, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical emphasis and razor-thin hairlines that flare into heavy stems. Serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, giving terminals a crisp, cut look, while bowls and curves feel sculpted and slightly condensed by the weight distribution. Capitals present a formal, poster-ready rhythm with broad, confident proportions; lowercase maintains a traditional structure with two-storey forms and a sturdy, weighty presence. Numerals are bold and stylized, matching the vertical stress and strong thick–thin transitions for cohesive headline impact.
Best used for headlines, deck type, and short editorial passages where the dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It also suits brand marks, magazine covers, and event posters that benefit from a classic-yet-bold serif voice.
The overall tone is theatrical and refined, combining classic bookish authority with a modern, fashion-forward edge. Its stark contrast and polished detailing read as premium and intentional, suited to statements that need to feel confident and elevated.
The design appears intended as a statement serif: leveraging extreme thick–thin contrast, crisp unbracketed serifs, and upright construction to deliver a prestigious, editorial display look with strong impact at large sizes.
At large sizes the hairlines and sharp serifs create a striking sparkle and strong figure–ground contrast, while the heavy verticals keep the texture dense. The design rewards generous tracking and clean reproduction to preserve the fine strokes in counters and joins.