Serif Contrasted Upri 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, luxury branding, posters, fashion, luxury, classical, dramatic, elegant display, editorial impact, premium tone, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, elegant, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining stout main stems with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with minimal bracketing and a crisp, engraved feel at joins and terminals. Uppercase forms are stately and relatively wide with ample interior space, while the lowercase keeps a moderate rhythm with a two-storey a and g and neatly tapered entry strokes. Numerals show the same contrast and refinement, with round figures built from thick verticals and thin connecting strokes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display settings where contrast and fine detail can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding applications such as packaging, beauty/fashion campaigns, and high-end invitations where a crisp, elevated voice is desired.
The overall tone is refined and assertive, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and razor-thin details suggest premium contexts and lend a sense of ceremony and polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif look: elegant proportions, strong vertical emphasis, and striking thick–thin modulation to create impact in display typography while maintaining a composed, classic silhouette.
The thinnest strokes become very light at text sizes, so the design reads most confidently when given enough size or printing/display conditions that preserve hairline detail. Curved letters (like C, G, O, and Q) emphasize the vertical stress, creating a distinctly modern-Didot-like tension between thick and thin.