Serif Contrasted Upfa 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, posters, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp curves, high fashion.
A high-contrast serif with a strongly vertical stress and extremely fine hairlines paired with weighty main strokes. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with minimal bracketing and crisp joins that create a clean, cut-paper elegance. Counters are generous and the overall stance is upright, with comparatively wide capitals and ample interior space that helps the heavy/light rhythm read clearly. The lowercase shows a classic, editorial construction with a two-storey a and g, a narrow, elegant t, and ball-like terminals appearing on select forms such as j and y; numerals follow the same thick–thin logic with pronounced horizontals and hairline details.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine covers, fashion branding, and high-impact editorial layouts where the contrast can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short passages, pull quotes, and titling when printed or rendered with sufficient resolution to preserve the fine hairlines.
The tone is polished and statement-driven, projecting a premium editorial and fashion sensibility. The dramatic stroke contrast and razor serifs create an elevated, luxurious feel that reads as formal and contemporary rather than rustic or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-style impression: crisp, elegant letterforms with dramatic contrast for sophisticated, high-visibility typography. Its proportions and controlled detailing prioritize style and presence, aiming for a luxurious, editorial voice.
In text, the thick–thin modulation produces a sparkling texture, especially where hairlines cluster (e, s, c) and in diagonals (w, x, y). Round letters like O and Q are particularly striking, with thin connections and smooth curvature that emphasize the vertical stress and refined finish.