Serif Contrasted Ulba 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Escrow' by Font Bureau, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., 'Linotype Gianotten' by Linotype, 'Operetta' by Synthview, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, editorial impact, premium tone, headline drama, classic refinement, display, refined, crisp, stately, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, vertical stress, and razor-fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and elegant, tending toward unbracketed or minimally bracketed joins, which keeps terminals crisp and formal. Uppercase forms are broad and commanding with sculpted curves (notably in C, G, Q, and S), while the lowercase shows a traditional book-seriffed structure with a relatively compact x-height and clear, open counters. Overall spacing and rhythm read as deliberate and display-oriented, with strong dark shapes and bright internal apertures creating a lively texture in text.
This is well suited to headlines, magazine layouts, pull quotes, and branding systems that need an upscale, editorial voice. It can also work for invitations, cultural posters, and packaging where large sizes and ample whitespace let the hairlines and sharp serifs read cleanly.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone with a theatrical edge, balancing classic authority with fashion-forward drama. Its strong contrast and crisp details feel ceremonial and editorial, suited to messaging that wants to look confident, premium, and carefully composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast serif look: authoritative and classical in structure, but sharpened for contemporary display typography. Its emphasis on bold massing with delicate hairlines suggests a focus on impact, elegance, and typographic drama in titles and prominent text.
The numerals and capitals share the same assertive weight distribution and fine hairline detailing, giving headings a cohesive, formal sparkle. In the sample text, the design maintains clarity but the intense contrast and delicate horizontals suggest it shines most when given generous size, leading, and clean reproduction conditions.