Serif Contrasted Tile 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, classic, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight counters, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and a strongly sculpted, display-oriented build. Thick main stems are paired with extremely thin hairlines, producing crisp internal joins and delicate connective strokes. Serifs are fine and sharp, often wedge-like, with minimal bracketing and a distinctly engraved feel in places. Proportions run on the wide side, with generous caps and sturdy, compact lowercase forms; apertures and counters tend to be relatively tight, which intensifies the bold, inky color. Numerals and punctuation follow the same contrasty logic, with thin entry strokes and heavy bodies.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and poster titles where the contrast and sharp serifs can read cleanly. It can also work for upscale branding and packaging when used with comfortable tracking and ample whitespace, while longer text settings will benefit from larger sizes and thoughtful spacing.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, mixing classic editorial sophistication with a slightly theatrical, poster-like impact. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing suggest luxury, culture, and headline authority rather than a quiet, utilitarian voice.
This font appears designed to deliver a classic serif silhouette with amplified contrast and width for maximum visual impact. The intent reads as display-first: create an elegant, authoritative voice that feels refined but bold, with hairline details that add a premium, crafted finish.
The design shows noticeable stroke modulation in diagonals and bowls, and the rhythm across text feels intentionally bold and stately. At smaller sizes, the very fine hairlines and tight counters may require careful spacing and sufficient resolution to retain clarity.