Serif Contrasted Tyne 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, packaging, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, brand signature, editorial voice, modernize classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, unbracketed, stencil-like, cut-in terminals.
A striking display serif built on heavy vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines, with a predominantly vertical stress. Many characters feature sharp internal cut-ins and slit-like counters that create a stencil-like, sliced appearance without breaking the overall silhouette. Serifs are fine, crisp, and mostly unbracketed, and the joins and terminals tend toward pointed, knife-edge finishes. Proportions feel expansive, with generous set width and assertive capitals, while lowercase maintains a steady, readable x-height and compact bowls that emphasize the contrast.
Best suited for headlines and short runs where the extreme contrast and carved details can be appreciated—magazine titles, fashion branding, luxury packaging, and poster typography. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers, especially when ample size and spacing are available to keep the hairlines and interior cuts clear.
The tone is theatrical and high-end, mixing classic Didone-style refinement with a graphic, cut-paper edge. It reads as confident, stylish, and intentionally attention-seeking, with a boutique/editorial sensibility. The sharp hairlines and carved forms add a slightly provocative, modern twist to an otherwise traditional luxury posture.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary luxury display voice by combining classic high-contrast serif structure with bold, graphic incisions that create memorable silhouettes. Its construction prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and editorial contexts.
In text settings the rhythm alternates between dense black verticals and bright hairline highlights, producing a strong flicker that favors larger sizes. Rounded letters like O/Q/C show distinctive internal slits that become a signature motif across the set, while numerals echo the same carved, high-contrast construction for consistent headline use.