Serif Contrasted Ufry 4 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, luxury display, editorial impact, elegant titling, modern didone, hairline, didone, vertical stress, crisp, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, combining thick, glossy stems with extremely thin hairlines and delicate serifs. The letterforms feel tall and open, with generous horizontal proportions and clear, sculpted joins that stay crisp rather than bracketed. Curves are smooth and polished, counters are clean and airy, and terminals often resolve into fine, needle-like strokes that heighten the sparkle of the texture. In text, the rhythm alternates between bold verticals and near-invisible connecting strokes, creating a distinctly elegant, high-fashion cadence.
Well-suited to large-size settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant titling where its contrast can be fully appreciated. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes when set with ample size and spacing to protect the hairlines.
The overall tone is sophisticated and theatrical, projecting luxury and editorial confidence. Its razor-thin details and dramatic stroke contrast add a sense of glamour and formality, with a poised, curated feel rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern Didone-like luxury impression: maximum contrast, polished curves, and crisp serifs that create visual drama and an upscale, editorial signature.
The design reads best when its hairlines can remain intact: at larger sizes the fine strokes and sharp serifs become a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the contrast can make the texture feel more brittle and less even. Numerals and capitals carry the same showy contrast and sharp finishing, supporting a cohesive display voice.