Serif Contrasted Tiju 5 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp edges, tight counters.
This typeface presents a strongly contrasted serif structure with pronounced vertical stress and extremely thin hairlines against heavy stems. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving a crisp, cut-paper silhouette and clean, hard joins. Proportions are expansive and display-oriented, with broad capitals and compact internal counters that create a bold, ink-rich texture in text. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height and shows distinct, sculpted details—particularly in bowls and shoulders—while numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast, razor-edged finishing.
Best suited for headlines, decks, and large-format editorial typography where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding, fashion and culture magazines, posters, and title treatments where a bold, refined voice is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and refined, combining classic editorial formality with a contemporary, fashion-forward punch. Its dramatic contrast and wide stance feel prestigious and attention-grabbing, projecting elegance with a slightly theatrical flair.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast serif for display use, prioritizing striking silhouette, vertical elegance, and crisp finishing over low-size neutrality. It aims to deliver a premium, editorial presence with strong impact and disciplined, classical structure.
In running text, the dense black mass and delicate hairlines create a striking rhythm that emphasizes word shapes and headlines. The extreme contrast and tight apertures can make small sizes feel compact, while larger settings showcase the precision of the serifs and the sculpted curves of letters like C, G, S, and the lowercase a and e.