Serif Contrasted Upme 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, branding, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, luxury tone, classic revival, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, vertical stress, and razor-fine hairlines that stay taut across the alphabet. Serifs are small and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a clean, engraved feel and crisp entry/exit points. Proportions lean toward elegant, display-minded forms: capitals feel tall and statuesque, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with slender bowls and narrow joins. Curves are smooth and controlled, and round letters show an ovalized, upright rhythm that reinforces the formal, polished texture.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and high-impact editorial typography where its contrast can be appreciated. It also works well for luxury branding, packaging, and event materials that benefit from a refined, formal voice. Use generous sizes and comfortable line spacing to keep hairlines and tight details clear.
The overall tone is polished and aspirational, with a strong fashion and magazine sensibility. Its extreme contrast and fine detailing create a dramatic, high-end impression that reads as modern-classic and deliberately sophisticated. The texture feels confident and ceremonious rather than casual, making the voice more couture and editorial than utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a contemporary high-contrast serif for display and editorial settings, prioritizing elegance, drama, and crisp typographic refinement. Its controlled geometry and minimal-bracket serifs point to a deliberate, modernized take on classic contrast models built to command attention in large type.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm emphasize elegant verticals and bright internal counters, producing a sparkling page color typical of contrasty serifs. The numerals mirror the same refined contrast and crisp finishing, and the font’s delicate hairlines suggest it will look best when given enough size and reproduction quality to preserve detail.