Serif Contrasted Ulja 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType and 'Mafra Display' and 'Mafra Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classical, display impact, editorial elegance, luxury tone, modernized classic, sharp, crisp, sculpted, chiseled, flared.
A high-contrast serif with strongly vertical stress, combining thick main stems with very fine hairlines and needle-like serifs. The letterforms are wide and generously set, with crisp, angular transitions and frequent triangular or wedge-shaped terminals that give strokes a carved, faceted look. Bowls and rounds feel taut and slightly compressed by the heavy verticals, while internal counters stay open and clean. Numerals and caps share the same sculptural contrast, producing a striking rhythm at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks where the contrast and sharp detailing can read clearly. It also works well for short, impactful editorial titling and packaging-style display, especially when generous spacing is available.
The overall tone is dramatic and high-end, with a couture/editorial polish and a slightly theatrical edge. Its sharp terminals and stark contrast convey authority and sophistication, evoking classic print elegance while feeling intentionally stylized and bold.
Likely designed as a statement display serif that amplifies classic high-contrast structure with sharpened, geometric terminals for a contemporary editorial voice. The wide stance and sculpted detailing appear intended to maximize impact, elegance, and visual drama in prominent text.
The design leans on pronounced thick–thin modulation and pointed detailing, which increases sparkle and texture in headlines but can create intense visual activity in dense settings. The broad proportions and crisp serifs help it hold presence and maintain recognizable silhouettes across caps, lowercase, and figures.