Serif Contrasted Ufza 15 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, branding, invitations, classic, whimsical, storybook, elegant, display elegance, classic revival, decorative flair, literary tone, calligraphic, crisp, delicate, ornate, expressive.
A high-contrast serif with vertical stress, sharp hairlines, and fuller main stems. Serifs are fine and pointed with a slightly calligraphic, flared feeling rather than heavy bracketing. Round letters show a lively, slightly irregular modulation, while many terminals finish with small curls, hooks, or teardrop-like details that add texture. Proportions are on the wider side with open counters and a steady baseline rhythm; the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders. Numerals and capitals carry the same refined contrast and ornamental finishing, giving the overall texture a crisp, engraved look.
Well suited to headlines and short passages where contrast and detailing can be appreciated, such as editorial display, book or magazine titles, and cultural branding. It can also work for invitations and packaging that call for a classic serif with personality, while longer body text will typically benefit from larger sizes to keep the fine hairlines clear.
The tone balances classic sophistication with a playful, decorative edge. It reads as literary and traditional at a glance, but the curled terminals and quirky details introduce a gentle whimsy that feels theatrical and story-driven rather than strictly formal.
The font appears designed to evoke a traditional, high-contrast serif model while adding expressive, calligraphic finishing to differentiate it from strictly orthodox modern serifs. The intent seems to be a display-friendly face that communicates heritage and refinement, with enough ornamental motion to feel distinctive and memorable.
The design’s distinctive character comes through most strongly in curved joins and stroke endings, where the finishing shapes create a recognizable signature. In continuous text, the strong thick–thin rhythm produces a patterned, sparkling color that benefits from comfortable sizes and generous spacing.