Serif Contrasted Ully 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, fashion, dramatic, luxury, classic, display impact, luxury tone, editorial elegance, dramatic contrast, sharp serifs, vertical stress, hairline joins, sculpted, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and extremely fine hairline connections, producing a crisp, sculpted silhouette. Serifs are sharp and tapered rather than slabby, with clean, knife-like terminals and minimal bracketing. Counters are compact and the joins between thick and thin strokes create pronounced, angular tension; curves (notably in C, G, S, and 8) feel carved and slightly faceted rather than soft. Uppercase forms read monumental and display-oriented, while the lowercase keeps a relatively traditional structure with small, sharp details (ear and tails) that emphasize the contrast and rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand marks where its dramatic contrast can be seen clearly. It can work for short blocks of editorial text at comfortable sizes with generous leading, but it will shine most in display settings and high-resolution print or crisp digital rendering.
The overall tone is elegant and theatrical, leaning toward luxury and high-fashion editorial typography. Its stark thick–thin modulation and crisp terminals give it a confident, formal presence that feels premium and attention-grabbing rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized Didone-like impact: bold vertical structure paired with razor-thin hairlines for maximum contrast and sophistication. It prioritizes striking silhouette and refined detail to create a commanding, upscale typographic voice.
At text sizes the finest hairlines and interior joins can visually lighten or sparkle, so spacing and size will strongly affect the perceived color on the page. The numerals and capitals carry a particularly poster-like weight and presence, reinforcing its display character.