Serif Contrasted Ulbi 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, display elegance, premium branding, editorial impact, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif design with a pronounced vertical axis and crisp, hairline serifs. Thick vertical stems pair with very thin connecting strokes, producing a dramatic light–dark rhythm, while the overall proportions feel generously set with broad capitals and steady, upright construction. Serifs are fine and clean, with minimal bracketing, and many terminals resolve in sharp, precise edges. The lowercase shows a relatively compact x-height against tall ascenders, with round letters like o/c showing strong contrast and a neatly controlled, polished contour.
It is well suited to headlines, magazine mastheads, pull quotes, and other editorial display settings where its contrast can shine. The design also fits premium branding, beauty/fashion packaging, invitations, and upscale posters where a formal, cultivated voice is desired.
The overall tone is refined and high-end, with a fashion/editorial character that reads confident and formal. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing add a sense of elegance and authority, leaning more toward display sophistication than casual warmth.
The font appears intended to deliver a modernized classic high-contrast serif look: strong vertical structure, elegant hairlines, and a commanding presence in display typography. It prioritizes sophistication and visual drama, using refined details to create a polished, premium impression.
In text, the strong contrast creates striking word shapes and clear hierarchy, but the thinnest strokes and serifs visually recede, especially at smaller sizes. Figures are similarly high-contrast and stylized, with classic proportions that align with the serifed letterforms.