Serif Contrasted Ulry 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Abril' by TypeTogether and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, magazine covers, branding, luxury, dramatic, theatrical, display focus, editorial elegance, luxury signaling, high drama, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, high waistlines, tight apertures.
A high-contrast serif with striking thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical rhythm. Heavy stems and rounded bowls are paired with extremely fine hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs that often read as razor-thin slabs at the baseline and cap line. The design is compact in the lowercase, with relatively small counters and tight apertures; rounds feel weighty while joins and cross-strokes drop to near-hairline, creating a pronounced shimmer. Numerals and capitals keep a stately, display-forward presence with decisive geometry and clean, sharp terminals.
Best suited for headlines, cover lines, pull quotes, and short high-impact settings where the contrast can be appreciated. It can work for branding and packaging that aims for a refined, upscale voice, and for event or cultural posters where a dramatic typographic texture is desired.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, projecting an editorial, fashion-minded confidence. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing suggest sophistication and a slightly flamboyant, attention-seeking character, suited to premium or culture-forward contexts where visual impact matters.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif for display use, prioritizing elegance and visual drama over neutrality. Its compact lowercase and sharp hairline detailing aim to deliver a distinctive, premium editorial signature in large sizes.
At text sizes the hairlines and fine internal strokes become a defining feature, producing a lively sparkle but also demanding sufficient size and print/screen quality. Spacing appears display-oriented, with strong letterform individuality and noticeable contrast-driven texture changes across words.