Serif Contrasted Upre 8 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Labernia' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, luxury branding, headlines, packaging, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, display impact, premium tone, editorial clarity, classic-modern blend, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, sharp terminals, crisp joins.
This typeface presents a polished, high-fashion serif voice with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strong vertical stress. Stems are commanding and dark, while hairlines and serifs are extremely fine, creating a crisp, glittering edge on the page. Serifs are narrow and sharp with minimal bracketing, and curves transition cleanly into thin exit strokes, giving many letters a taut, sculpted feel. Proportions lean generously wide in caps and many lowercase forms, with open counters and an elegant, airy rhythm in text settings.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and upscale advertising. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated without the density of long-form text.
The overall tone is glamorous and high-end, projecting confidence and sophistication through dramatic contrast and sharp detailing. It feels modern-classical—formal enough for heritage cues, yet sleek and image-conscious for contemporary editorial design. The sparkle of hairlines against heavy verticals adds a sense of drama and ceremony.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast serif for statement-making typography—combining classic, vertical-stress construction with very fine detailing for a premium, editorial finish.
In the sample text, the extreme hairlines and delicate serifs become most striking at larger sizes, where the fine details read cleanly and the contrast looks intentional rather than fragile. Numerals show the same display-oriented contrast and stylized curves, reinforcing the refined, fashion-forward character.