Serif Contrasted Ufry 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, premium tone, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with vertical stress and striking thick–thin modulation. Stems are robust and straight while hairlines taper to razor-fine serifs and terminals, giving the letterforms a crisp, cut-paper feel. Serifs are delicate and mostly unbracketed, with sharp joins and clean edges that read best at display sizes. Proportions feel classical and slightly condensed in rhythm, with compact lowercase forms and pronounced ascenders and descenders that add a tall, stately silhouette. Numerals echo the same contrast and fine detailing, balancing sturdy verticals with needle-like curves and finishing strokes.
Best suited for headlines, magazine layouts, and large-format typography where the hairlines and serif detailing can remain intact. It also fits luxury branding, beauty or fashion campaigns, and elegant poster or cover treatments that benefit from strong contrast and a refined, modern-classic voice.
The overall tone is polished and high-fashion, projecting sophistication and drama through extreme contrast and precise hairlines. It feels curated and upscale, with a sense of editorial authority and a slightly theatrical flair suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to capture the look of contemporary Didone-inspired editorial type: dramatic contrast, vertical emphasis, and precision detailing aimed at premium display settings. Its forms prioritize elegance and impact over robustness, using fine serifs and sharp terminals to create a memorable, high-end impression.
In running sample text the fine hairlines and sharp serifs create a shimmering texture, especially where many thin connections and small counters appear. The design’s contrast makes spacing and line breaks visually prominent, reinforcing its role as a statement face rather than a utilitarian text workhorse.