Serif Contrasted Ulmu 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, elegant curves.
This serif shows an emphatic contrast between thick vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines, producing a crisp, polished silhouette. Serifs are small and sharp with delicate, needle-like horizontals, and the joins feel clean and minimally bracketed. Rounds (C, O, Q) follow a vertical-stress pattern with thin top/bottom transitions and fuller sides, while many forms show slightly flared, tapered terminals that accentuate the cut-paper precision. Proportions lean spacious in the caps and figures, with open counters and a composed, high-end rhythm that favors display sizes where the hairlines can breathe.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display applications where the high contrast can be appreciated without losing the hairlines. It can elevate magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster typography where a refined, art-directed look is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and commanding, with a distinctly editorial sophistication. The extreme contrast and poised, upright stance create a sense of luxury and drama, suggesting couture, premium publishing, and art-direction-led branding rather than utilitarian text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice with contemporary crispness, prioritizing elegance and visual impact over neutrality. Its sharp detailing and vertical-stress modulation are tuned for sophisticated display typography and brand expression.
In the sample text, spacing appears intentionally open and the contrast-driven texture creates a strong light/dark pattern across lines. The thins are exceptionally fine, so the visual character is highly dependent on reproduction conditions and benefits from generous sizes and clean output.