Serif Contrasted Uldy 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'FS Ostro' by Fontsmith, 'Contane' and 'Madigan' by Hoftype, and 'Didonesque Stencil' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, packaging, dramatic, editorial, luxury, theatrical, editorial impact, premium branding, dramatic display, refined contrast, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp edges, swashy details.
A high-contrast serif with a distinctly vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs set against heavy main strokes. The forms are broad and statuesque, with generous width in capitals and rounded letters, creating a strong, poster-like footprint. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and many terminals finish in sharp, tapered wedges. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable structure with a moderate x-height, while select glyphs (notably in the a–g–y–z range and some figures) introduce subtle calligraphic swashes and hooked endings that add movement within an otherwise rigid, upright rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine spreads, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where its contrast and fine details can be preserved at sufficient size.
The overall tone is elegant and assertive, combining luxury editorial polish with a slightly theatrical edge. Its extreme contrast and razor-like details convey refinement and drama, making it feel premium and attention-seeking rather than neutral or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern Didone-like sophistication with a bold, wide stance, balancing formal, editorial geometry with a few expressive, calligraphic inflections for character and memorability.
In text, the high contrast produces a strong light–dark rhythm with prominent verticals and very delicate connecting strokes. The wide set and large, sculptural counters make it feel expansive, while the occasional swashy descenders and spurred terminals add personality without tipping into script-like behavior.