Because the hairlines are so thin, they can "disappear" on busy backgrounds or low-quality paper. Stick to high-contrast pairings (like black ink on crisp white paper).
Historically, the success of Bodoni's type was tied to . His designs required paper that could hold the fine detail of his extremely thin strokes without "bleeding" or breaking, a technical feat in the late 1700s. Common Uses Today, you will frequently see Bodoni variants in: bodoni 72 smallcaps bold
: If you prefer a matte look, choose a paper with a very high "smoothness" rating (e.g., Mohawk Superfine or Fedrigoni). This retains the classic, dignified feel of the small caps while minimizing the risk of "salty" or inadequate ink coverage in the thin serifs. Because the hairlines are so thin, they can