Serif Contrasted Ulku 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bauer Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bauer Bodoni' by Linotype, 'Bodoni SB' and 'Bodoni SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display impact, editorial voice, luxury tone, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, high waistlines.
This serif displays a strongly sculpted, high-contrast build with thick vertical stems and needle-fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, giving the letters a crisp, chiseled finish. Curves are taut and rounded, with narrow joins and pronounced thick–thin transitions that emphasize a vertical rhythm. Proportions feel slightly condensed in many capitals and numerals, while counters stay open enough to keep large-size text clear and punchy.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and high-impact editorial layouts where contrast can be showcased. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a luxurious, classical voice. For longer passages, it will perform most comfortably at larger text sizes and with thoughtful spacing.
The overall tone is polished and assertive, combining elegance with a sense of theatrical contrast. It reads as premium and style-forward, evoking fashion headlines and classic print sophistication rather than casual or utilitarian use.
The design intent appears centered on a modern take on classic high-contrast serif forms: maximizing vertical elegance, sharpness, and typographic drama for attention-grabbing display and premium editorial work.
In the sample text, the strong stroke contrast creates sparkling texture across lines, with particularly striking diagonals and pointed terminals in letters like V, W, and y. The figures follow the same contrast logic, with distinctive, sculptural forms that suit prominent settings. Because the hairlines are extremely fine, the face visually prefers clean reproduction and generous sizing where its detail can remain intact.