Serif Contrasted Ufgi 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, classic, editorial impact, premium tone, display elegance, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, flared joins, ball terminals, sharp apexes.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis: thick, sturdy stems are paired with extremely fine hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs. The letterforms show a pronounced vertical stress in rounded characters, with narrow internal counters and clean, knife-like transitions between thick and thin. Curves often finish in small ball or teardrop terminals (notably in forms like a, c, f, g, and y), while diagonals and apexes (V, W, A) read sharp and tightly drawn. Overall spacing feels compact and rhythmic, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text and display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and other large-scale editorial typography where the hairlines and fine serifs can remain intact. It also works well for premium branding, packaging, and poster work that benefits from high contrast and a crisp, stylish silhouette. For extended reading, it will perform more reliably when set with generous size, leading, and careful reproduction.
The tone is polished and theatrical, evoking contemporary editorial design with a distinctly luxurious, fashion-forward edge. Its razor-thin details and sculpted curves create a sense of sophistication and drama, leaning more toward statement-making refinement than quiet utility.
The design appears intended as a modern display serif that amplifies contrast and vertical stress to deliver maximum visual elegance. It balances classical high-fashion cues with sharper, more contemporary detailing to create a distinctive, attention-grabbing typographic voice.
The uppercase set reads stately and monumental, while the lowercase introduces more personality through pronounced terminals and brisk, calligraphic-like shaping. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and hairline joins that visually align with the caps and lowercase in a cohesive system.