Serif Contrasted Ulba 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bauer Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, fashion, editorial impact, luxury branding, dramatic contrast, refined display, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with vertical stress and crisp hairline detailing. Thick main strokes meet needle-thin serifs and crossbars, creating sharp light–dark rhythm and a polished, print-like finish. The forms are upright and fairly wide with generous counters, while terminals stay clean and precise; curves on letters like C, S, and 0 show tight waists and strong thick–thin modulation. Lowercase includes two-storey a and g, and overall spacing reads as open and stately at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display settings where the contrast can shine. It works well for fashion and luxury branding, beauty and lifestyle editorial design, premium packaging, and event or cultural posters. Use with ample size and careful contrast/background control to preserve the fine hairlines.
The tone is glamorous and commanding, with a couture/editorial flavor driven by its extreme contrast and sharp refinement. It feels formal and premium, projecting confidence and ceremony rather than casual warmth. The dramatic stroke modulation adds a sense of theatrics and high-end polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized high-fashion serif voice: bold presence from heavy verticals paired with refined hairlines for elegance. Its proportions and crisp detailing suggest a focus on impactful display typography that still reads controlled and sophisticated.
At larger sizes the hairlines read elegant and crisp, while the thinnest connections and serifs become visually delicate as size decreases. Numerals follow the same strong contrast, with curvy figures (notably 2, 3, 8, 9) leaning into sculpted, headline-oriented shapes.