Serif Contrasted Tiru 7 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 2' by Elsner+Flake, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Obsidian' and 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Didonesque Ghost' by Monotype, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, premium tone, editorial styling, dramatic contrast, modern classicism, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, tight apertures.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and a distinctly display-driven rhythm. Thick main stems pair with extremely fine hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs, creating sharp light–dark transitions throughout. Bowls and counters are compact, and many curves resolve into pointed, knife-like terminals that add tension and sparkle. The lowercase shows a traditional structure with a moderate x-height, while numerals and capitals read as sculpted, weighty forms with delicate connecting strokes.
Best used for headlines, deck lines, and pull quotes in editorial and fashion contexts, as well as branding where a luxe, high-drama serif is desired. It can also work for poster titles and packaging display text when set with adequate size and breathing room.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, projecting a couture, magazine-like sophistication. Its glittering hairlines and assertive massing feel premium and slightly provocative, suited to statements that want elegance with bite.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast display serif that leverages extreme thick–thin modulation and crisp, unbracketed serifs to deliver an upscale, attention-grabbing voice. Its forms prioritize visual impact and refinement over small-size neutrality.
The font’s contrast and narrow interior spaces make it most convincing at larger sizes, where the hairlines and sharp terminals remain clear. The design emphasizes verticality and crisp detail, with a somewhat condensed internal feel despite generous overall widths.