Serif Contrasted Upga 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, luxury display, modern classic, headline impact, editorial tone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted, high-waisted capitals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp transitions from thick stems to hairline connecting strokes. Serifs are thin and crisp with minimal bracketing, giving terminals a clean, chiseled finish. Proportions feel generous in width with ample counters and strong, statue-like capitals, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm and a moderate x-height. Curves are drawn with a calligraphic sweep—especially in letters like C, S, and Q—creating distinct thick–thin modulation and elegant, tapered joins.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine and book jackets, fashion and lifestyle headlines, premium branding, and elegant packaging. It excels where large sizes and ample spacing allow the hairlines and contrast to stay clear, and where a sophisticated, attention-grabbing voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, with a dramatic, runway-editorial presence. Its sharp hairlines and sculptural forms read as confident and formal, leaning toward luxury branding and sophisticated display settings rather than utilitarian text work.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic high-contrast serif model with clean, unbracketed detailing and a wide, poised stance. It prioritizes glamour and clarity of silhouette, aiming for impactful headlines and refined brand expression.
The numerals and punctuation share the same crisp contrast and refined detailing, with round figures showing pronounced thick–thin shaping. In the text sample, the face produces striking word shapes and a bright, airy texture at large sizes, emphasizing elegance over neutrality.