Serif Contrasted Upte 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType and 'Acta Display', 'Acta Pro Display', 'Acta Pro Headline', and 'Glosa Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, headline impact, luxury branding, editorial voice, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, teardrop terminals, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical axis. Stems are sturdy while hairlines and serifs taper to very fine, sharp points, creating crisp, bright counters and a lively rhythm. The capitals feel stately and balanced with generous curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and clean, straight-sided forms (E, F, H), while the lowercase mixes rounded bowls with distinctive teardrop/ball-like terminals and a compact, controlled texture. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant, thin entry strokes and weight concentrated in the main verticals and curves.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and culture editorial, luxury branding, and premium packaging where its high contrast can shine. It also works well for pull quotes, section openers, and titling in layouts that can support fine details and generous whitespace.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical—confident enough for big headlines, yet refined through delicate hairlines and poised proportions. It reads as contemporary high fashion with a classic backbone, projecting sophistication, exclusivity, and a slightly dramatic editorial flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern Didone-like glamour: commanding thick strokes for impact paired with razor-fine hairlines for elegance. Its letterforms prioritize sophistication and visual drama in large sizes, aiming for a high-end editorial and brand-forward presence.
Extremes of contrast and sharp, tapered serifs make the design particularly sensitive to size and reproduction: it looks most stable when given enough scale and clean output, where the hairlines can remain visible. Curves and joins are kept crisp rather than soft, reinforcing a sleek, modern impression.