Serif Contrasted Uplo 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A refined high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and vertical stress. The design pairs sturdy vertical stems with extremely fine hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs, producing crisp joins and clean edges. Counters are generally generous and the proportions lean slightly wide, giving capitals a statuesque presence and allowing rounded forms like O and Q to read as smooth, polished ovals. In text, the alternating weight creates a lively rhythm with bright horizontal hairlines and strong vertical anchors, while numerals follow the same dramatic contrast and poised, display-oriented construction.
This font excels in display contexts such as magazine mastheads, headlines, book covers, and brand identities where high contrast and sharp detailing can shine. It also works well for premium packaging and campaign typography, especially when paired with ample whitespace and careful size/spacing choices.
The overall tone is elegant and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward feel. Its sharp hairlines and poised proportions convey luxury and formality, creating a sense of drama without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on classic contrast-driven serif typography—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and headline impact while maintaining a controlled, orderly text rhythm in larger sizes.
The thin strokes become very delicate in smaller details (notably diagonals and cross strokes), so the visual character depends on clean reproduction and sufficient size. The ampersand and punctuation keep the same crisp, high-contrast logic, reinforcing a consistent, polished texture across mixed-case settings.