Serif Contrasted Ufba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, logos, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern classic, editorial impact, luxury tone, high-contrast elegance, refined display, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals, crisp joins.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines that create a crisp, light-and-dark rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharp, with little visible bracketing, giving the letterforms a clean, chiseled finish. Proportions lean tall and elegant, with narrow joins and compact counters in rounds like O, Q, and 8, while thin horizontals in E/F and cross-strokes in A emphasize the contrast. The lowercase shows a contemporary editorial construction with a two-storey a, a compact two-storey g, and frequent ball/teardrop terminals (notably on j, y, and some numerals), adding a refined, stylized sparkle.
Best used for headlines, covers, and short passages where the contrast can perform as a graphic feature. It fits luxury branding and identity work, cosmetics and fashion packaging, and any layout seeking a refined editorial voice with crisp typographic sparkle.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, balancing classic Didone-like poise with a slightly fashion-forward edge. The extreme contrast and delicate detailing read as upscale and curated, suited to designs that want elegance with tension and visual snap.
The design appears aimed at a modern high-fashion serif: maximizing contrast and vertical elegance while adding selective ball terminals and sharp finishing details for personality. It’s built to look composed and premium in large sizes, where its hairlines and sculpted curves can be appreciated.
At display sizes the hairlines and fine serifs read as intentionally precise, and the strong vertical emphasis keeps text blocks orderly and stately. The Q’s long, slender tail and the numeral set’s sharp contrasts reinforce a distinctive, boutique editorial character.