Serif Contrasted Upga 11 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Factum' by Fontop (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, refined, fashion, fashion display, premium branding, editorial impact, elegant drama, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, sculpted curves, crisp joins.
This serif typeface pairs dominant vertical stems with extremely fine hairlines, creating a bold light–dark rhythm and a pronounced vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with thin, blade-like horizontals and tapered joins that keep counters open while emphasizing stroke contrast. Curves are sculpted and slightly calligraphic in motion—seen in the round letters and the lowercases’ bowls—while overall proportions feel generously wide with steady spacing and a clean, upright posture. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing stout main strokes with needle-thin cross-strokes and terminals for a distinctly editorial texture.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and editorial layouts where the extreme contrast can be appreciated—magazine covers, fashion and beauty campaigns, premium packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, especially when set with comfortable leading and not overly reduced in size.
The tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic, runway-style contrast that reads as confident and stylish. It evokes classic magazine typography and luxury branding, balancing elegance with a slightly theatrical presence that draws attention in larger settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on high-contrast, fashion-oriented serifs: crisp, elegant letterforms with striking hairlines and a confident, upscale rhythm. Its wide stance and refined terminals suggest a focus on impactful display use rather than dense body text.
In the sample text, the hairlines and serifs become a defining texture, so the face benefits from sufficient size and good reproduction conditions. Round forms (like O/C) show a clear stress pattern, and the overall cadence feels consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.