Serif Contrasted Ulgo 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType and 'Mafra Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, dramatic, luxury, classic, theatrical, display impact, print elegance, editorial tone, brand authority, crisp, sharp, sculptural, high-waisted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and very fine hairlines, producing a crisp, sculptural silhouette. Serifs are sharp and tapered with minimal bracketing, and terminals often finish in pointed, wedge-like forms. Capitals feel tall and commanding, with relatively narrow interior apertures and a pronounced thick–thin rhythm; curves show a vertical stress and tight, polished joins. Lowercase combines sturdy stems with delicate connecting strokes, showing a traditional, bookish construction and a slightly high-waisted feel in several forms, while numerals are equally contrasty and display-like.
Best suited for headlines, deck typography, magazine/editorial layouts, and brand marks where a refined, high-impact serif is desired. It can also work for posters and pull quotes, especially at larger sizes where the delicate hairlines and sharp serifs remain clear.
The overall tone is formal and dramatic, evoking fashion/editorial typography and classic print refinement. Its sharp serifs and extreme contrast add a sense of luxury and authority, with a slightly theatrical edge that suits attention-grabbing settings.
Likely designed to deliver a modern take on high-contrast, vertical-stress serif tradition, prioritizing striking thick–thin rhythm and crisp detailing for display and editorial use. The combination of assertive capitals and finely cut hairlines suggests an intention to communicate sophistication and dramatic emphasis.
In the text sample, the dense black strokes create strong line-to-line presence, while the hairlines and sharp terminals add sparkle at larger sizes. The contrast and pointed detailing make it feel most at home where reproduction is clean and space is available for its fine strokes to read clearly.