Serif Contrasted Vifo 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, formal, classic, drama, elegance, prestige, display impact, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. The design pairs thick main stems with needle-thin horizontals and joins, creating a distinctly chiseled silhouette in both capitals and lowercase. Serifs are sharp and clean with minimal bracketing, and terminals tend toward pointed or teardrop-like finishes that heighten the sense of precision. Proportions feel generous and open, with rounded forms that show a clear vertical stress and counters that remain legible despite the extreme contrast.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, luxury branding, event posters, and high-impact pull quotes. It can work for short subheads and larger-size editorial settings where the hairlines have enough size to hold, but it is most convincing when used as a statement face rather than for long passages.
The overall tone is poised and dramatic, projecting a polished, fashion-forward formality. Its stark light/dark rhythm and razor-thin details give it a premium, editorial character that reads as refined and attention-grabbing rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a classic high-contrast serif: wide, confident shapes paired with extremely delicate hairlines to create drama, elegance, and a premium editorial presence.
In the text sample, the dense weight of the thick strokes produces a bold typographic color, while the very thin hairlines create sparkling highlights that can disappear at smaller sizes or in lower-resolution reproduction. Numerals and capitals carry a similarly theatrical contrast, making the design especially striking in headlines and short, emphatic lines.