Serif Contrasted Ulti 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, victorian, circus, old-time, dramatic, ornate, display impact, period flavor, engraved feel, sign lettering, beveled, flared, engraved, chiseled, incised.
A compact, display-oriented serif with sharply faceted geometry and strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are built from broad, dark main stems paired with hairline-thin connecting strokes and crisp triangular terminals, creating a distinctly cut, beveled look. Serifs are small but assertive and often wedge-like, with abrupt joins and minimal rounding, while counters tend toward squared and notched shapes that reinforce the angular rhythm. Proportions read slightly expanded with generous cap width and sturdy, rectangular silhouettes across both letters and numerals.
Best suited to large-size applications such as posters, headlines, event branding, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can add strong character to logos and packaging fronts, and works particularly well when set with ample spacing and short line lengths, where its angular detailing and sharp contrast can remain clear.
The tone is theatrical and attention-grabbing, evoking 19th‑century poster typography, circus and saloon signage, and engraved headline styles. Its sharp facets and high drama feel formal yet showy, with a slightly gothic, old-world edge that reads as bold and ceremonial rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, historical display voice with engraved, chiseled detailing—prioritizing impact, texture, and period character for titling and decorative settings.
The alphabet shows consistent chamfered corners and intermittent interior notches that function like inline cuts, producing a carved, dimensional effect without actual shading. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, giving a cohesive, sign-lettered feel suited to titling and identity work where texture and personality matter more than quiet readability.