Serif Contrasted Upve 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type and 'Mixta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, formal, classic, elegance, impact, editorial voice, premium branding, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted.
This typeface presents sharp, high-contrast letterforms with a pronounced vertical axis and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are thin and crisp, often ending in needle-like points, while main stems and bowls are weighty and smooth, creating a striking light–dark rhythm. Proportions lean elegant and slightly condensed in feel, with carefully controlled curves and tight joins that keep counters clean at display sizes. The overall texture is refined and deliberate, with a strong baseline presence and a distinctly sculptural silhouette in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book display typography, luxury branding, and large-format applications where its contrast can shine. It can be effective for short pull quotes, titles, and logotypes that benefit from a refined, high-drama serif voice, while very small sizes or low-resolution contexts may diminish its hairline detail.
The tone is polished and high-end, evoking fashion and magazine typography with a confident, dramatic voice. Its contrast and razor details read as sophisticated and formal, with a slightly theatrical flair suited to statements rather than neutrality. The result feels classic and cultivated, prioritizing elegance and impact.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for elegant display settings, balancing bold vertical stems with razor-thin serifs and controlled curves to produce a premium, editorial look. Its construction emphasizes visual drama and refinement over utilitarian neutrality.
The numerals and capitals show pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp terminals, reinforcing a display-first character. In the text sample, the spacing and contrast create a glittering rhythm; the hairlines and serifs are visually delicate, so the design’s refinement comes through most clearly at larger sizes and on high-quality output.