Serif Contrasted Vise 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Elegant' by Alan Meeks; 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold; 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types; 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection; and 'Basilia', 'Bodoni', and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, dramatic, editorial, luxurious, classic, assertive, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, brand authority, fashion, display, refined, sharp, formal.
A high-contrast serif with thick vertical stems and very thin hairlines, producing a crisp light–dark rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharp, tending toward flat, triangular wedge-like terminals rather than heavy slabs, and the joins read mostly unbracketed. Uppercase forms feel broad and steady, with round letters showing a pronounced vertical stress and tight, gleaming counters. Lowercase maintains a traditional book-seriff structure with compact apertures and ball-like terminals appearing on select letters, while numerals echo the same strong contrast and clear, upright stance.
Best suited to headlines and large display settings where the fine hairlines can stay clean and the contrast can shine. It fits magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster work that benefits from a formal, high-end voice.
The overall tone is polished and commanding, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward elegance. Its sharp serifs and gleaming hairlines create a sense of luxury and formality, while the bold presence keeps it confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of the contrasted serif tradition, emphasizing sharp refinement and strong verticals for striking display typography.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast is most noticeable in curved letters and at small connecting strokes, where hairlines become very delicate. The typography reads as deliberately stylized for impact, with a consistent vertical emphasis and a slightly tightened interior space that reinforces a dense, premium look.