Serif Contrasted Ulgy 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mafra Display' and 'Mafra Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, formal, premium impact, headline focus, editorial elegance, modern classicism, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong verticals and extremely fine hairlines, giving a crisp light–dark rhythm across text. Serifs are thin and sharp with minimal bracketing, and many joins resolve into pointed, wedge-like terminals that heighten the cut, engraved feel. Uppercase forms are wide and stately with smooth, rounded bowls, while the lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with small, precise details (notably in a, e, and g). Numerals follow the same display-minded contrast, with pronounced thick strokes and delicate connecting hairlines.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand marks where its sharp hairlines and dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It also works well for premium packaging and event materials, especially when printed at sizes that preserve the fine serifs and thin strokes.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, suggesting fashion, luxury, and high-end publishing. Its pronounced contrast and razor details create a sense of polish and authority, with an unmistakably editorial, headline-forward character.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion take on the classic high-contrast serif: commanding at display sizes, visually luxurious, and optimized for striking typographic hierarchy in editorial layouts.
At larger sizes the hairlines read as elegant and precise, while in denser text the extreme contrast can create sparkly texture and make thin features feel delicate. The italic is not shown; the style presented reads as a display-oriented roman with tightly controlled geometry and a clean, modern finish to classic proportions.