Serif Contrasted Ulna 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' by Adobe and 'Cardillac' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, fashion, refined, display impact, luxury tone, editorial branding, classic-modern blend, headline elegance, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sculpted, crisp.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, near-vertical stress, and needle-fine hairlines. The letterforms are compactly modeled yet set on generous widths, with crisp unbracketed serifs and tapered terminals that create a cut-paper sharpness. Curves are smooth and sculptural (notably in O/Q and the bowls of a/b/p), while joins and spurs stay clean and minimal, emphasizing a polished, high-sheen rhythm. Numerals follow the same display-oriented contrast, mixing sturdy stems with delicate connecting strokes for an elegant, attention-grabbing texture.
Best suited to display sizes where the dramatic contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated: magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, event identities, and striking poster typography. It can also work for short pull quotes and titling in layouts that allow ample size and clean reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and high-fashion, with a theatrical contrast that reads as premium and intentional. It feels modern-classic rather than quaint—more runway/editorial than bookish—projecting confidence, poise, and a curated luxury sensibility.
The design appears intended as a high-impact modern serif for premium display typography, balancing classic high-contrast construction with crisp, contemporary finishing. Its wide stance and razor hairlines prioritize elegance and visual drama over neutrality, aiming to elevate titles and brand marks with a distinctly editorial voice.
In text settings the strong modulation produces a lively light–dark pattern, with hairline horizontals and serifs creating sparkling highlights against heavy verticals. Uppercase forms appear especially stately and monumental, while the lowercase introduces a slightly more playful, calligraphic snap in terminals (e.g., g, y) without losing the disciplined, formal voice.