Serif Contrasted Tima 4 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poster Bodoni' and 'Poster Bodoni WGL' by Bitstream, 'EF Bodoni No 1' by Elsner+Flake, 'Poster' by Extratype, 'Bodoni Poster' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Poster Bodoni' by Tilde, and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxurious, dramatic, classic, formal, luxury impact, editorial presence, headline focus, display, fashion, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp, hairline serifs. The design pairs very thick main stems with extremely thin connecting strokes, producing crisp, sculpted counters and strong light–dark rhythm. Proportions are broad and display-oriented, with uppercase forms that feel stately and tightly controlled, and lowercase that maintains a compact, slightly calligraphic modulation. Numerals and punctuation follow the same dramatic contrast, with clean terminals and a polished, print-like finish.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, campaign posters, and premium brand identities where strong contrast can be showcased. It can work for short pull quotes or large subheads, but extended body text will appear dense and attention-grabbing due to the bold vertical texture.
The overall tone is upscale and theatrical, evoking fashion and luxury publishing. Its punchy contrast and confident width create a sense of authority and ceremony, making text feel headline-driven and intentional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on a classic high-contrast serif vocabulary, prioritizing impact, elegance, and sharp typographic color in large sizes.
In paragraph-like settings the heavy verticals dominate, so spacing and line length will strongly affect texture; the face reads best when given room to breathe. The sharp hairlines and delicate serifs contribute elegance but visually recede at smaller sizes compared to the dominant stems.