Serif Contrasted Upfi 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, magazines, posters, luxury, dramatic, refined, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, modern elegance, dramatic contrast, hairline, crisp, sculpted, high-waisted, calligraphic.
A sharply contrasted serif with vertical emphasis, showing thick, sturdy stems paired with extremely fine hairlines and needle-like terminals. Serifs are small and precise, often finishing in tapered points, and curves are sculpted with tight joins and a polished, engraved feel. Proportions read slightly expanded, with generous internal counters and a confident, statuesque stance; capitals feel commanding while lowercase maintains a controlled, rhythmic texture. Numerals and punctuation follow the same tension between bold mass and delicate details, giving the set a crisp, high-definition look.
This font is best suited to display typography such as headlines, decks, pull quotes, and editorial layouts where its contrast and refined detailing can be appreciated. It also fits branding applications that aim for a premium, cultured voice—particularly in fashion, beauty, and luxury packaging—along with posters and cover work that benefits from a bold, stylish presence.
The overall tone is elegant and high-drama, communicating prestige and a fashion-forward sensibility. Its extreme contrast and sharp finishes add a sense of theatricality and sophistication, making text feel intentional and curated rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif optimized for impactful display use, balancing classic serif structure with razor-thin detailing and crisp, sculptural curves. Its widened proportions and dramatic stroke modulation aim to deliver an upscale editorial look with strong shelf and page presence.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin pattern creates a distinctive shimmer across lines, especially in larger settings where hairlines stay visible and the pointed terminals read as intentional styling. The design’s delicacy suggests it will reward careful size and spacing choices to preserve its fine details and avoid visual break-up in dense or small text.