Serif Contrasted Vive 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Madigan Text' by Hoftype, 'Scotch' by Positype, 'Baskerville Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Baskerville' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, classic, theatrical, display impact, premium feel, editorial voice, classic refinement, didone-like, sharp serifs, vertical stress, hairline joins, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, heavy main stems, and very fine hairlines that create a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are sharp and clean, with minimal bracketing and an overall polished, print-oriented rhythm. Uppercase forms are stately and compact with strong thick–thin modulation, while the lowercase maintains a traditional book face structure with round bowls and thin connecting strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with curving figures and delicate internal joins that read best at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and premium branding where its high contrast and sharp finishing can shine. It works well for fashion and culture editorial design, luxury packaging, and identity systems that need a refined, classic tone. For longer passages, it is most effective at larger sizes with comfortable spacing to preserve the hairline detail.
The typeface communicates an editorial, high-fashion tone—confident, dramatic, and formal. Its razor-thin details and emphatic strokes give it a luxurious, headline-forward voice with a classic, cultivated edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: dramatic stroke modulation, crisp serifs, and a poised editorial rhythm aimed at attention-grabbing display typography.
In text, the color is assertive and the thin elements become visually prominent, emphasizing the font’s crispness and refinement rather than a soft, relaxed texture. Curved letters (like C, G, S, and 2/3) show elegant swelling and tapering, reinforcing a sculpted, high-contrast character.