Serif Contrasted Utmy 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, classic, elegant display, editorial impact, luxury branding, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp joins, sculpted curves, tight apertures.
This serif face is built around strong verticals and sharply thinned horizontals, producing a crisp, high-drama rhythm. Serifs are fine and pointed with little visible bracketing, and many strokes terminate in sharp wedges or hairline flicks. Curves are sculpted and slightly taut, with narrow apertures and pronounced contrast through bowls and joins; counters stay clear but feel compact in letters like a, e, and s. The overall color is assertive and dark at text sizes, while the hairlines and delicate terminals add a refined, precise edge.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and editorial typography, and brand applications where contrast and refinement are assets. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes, especially at comfortable sizes where hairlines remain visible, and it pairs well with understated sans companions for hierarchy.
The font conveys an editorial, high-style tone—polished, formal, and a bit theatrical. Its sharp hairlines and sculptural forms suggest luxury and heritage, while the bold presence keeps it attention-grabbing in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: commanding in mass, precise in detail, and optimized for stylish display typography where elegance and impact need to coexist.
Distinctive details include a swashy, descending tail on the lowercase y, a double-storey a with a sharp ear, and numerals with pronounced contrast and elegant curves. The uppercase Q features a prominent tail, and several letters show intentionally tight internal spaces that heighten the dramatic silhouette.