Bodoni is a TYPEFACE and type style developed by Italian printer Giambattista Bodoni in the late 18th century. It is characterized by its sharp, BOLD serifs and high contrast between thick and thin strokes. The TYPEFACE is often used for display purposes, such as titles and headlines, and is available in a variety of styles, including italic, BOLD, and condensed. Bodoni is also known for its use of modern typographic features, such as ligatures and swashes.