Serif Contrasted Ulja 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Empira' by Hoftype and 'Mafra Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, editorial polish, elegant contrast, premium branding, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp joins, crisp terminals, sculpted forms.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, thick main stems, and extremely fine hairlines in serifs and joins. Serifs are sharp and mostly unbracketed, creating crisp edges and a chiseled, print-like finish. Proportions are generous with a tall lowercase presence; curves are sculpted and tightly controlled, and counters tend toward narrow apertures that heighten the black–white interplay. The overall rhythm alternates between dense, weighty strokes and delicate connecting hairlines, producing an emphatic, display-oriented texture.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and culture publishing, posters, and premium branding where contrast and crisp serif detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads, pull quotes, and packaging accents, especially when printed at sizes that preserve the fine hairlines.
The font communicates a polished, editorial sophistication with a dramatic, high-fashion tone. Its stark contrast and knife-edge details feel refined and ceremonial, leaning toward prestige and formality rather than casual warmth. The overall impression is confident and attention-grabbing, suited to statement typography.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for impactful display use, emphasizing elegance through stark stroke modulation and sharp, unbracketed serifs. Its tall lowercase and commanding verticals suggest an aim for strong presence and contemporary editorial polish while retaining classical, formal cues.
In the grid, capitals read as monumental and stable while the lowercase maintains a strong, upright posture and prominent verticals. Numerals mirror the same contrast and sharp finishing, reinforcing a cohesive, refined system across letters and figures. The sample text shows the face holding its character in larger settings, where the hairlines and sharp serifs can remain clear and intentional.