Serif Contrasted Upla 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine covers, fashion branding, luxury packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, elegant, dramatic, refined, luxury feel, headline impact, modern classic, high refinement, branding, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical axis. Hairline serifs and terminals are sharp and minimally bracketed, creating a clean, engraved feel. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in impression, with generous counters and smooth curves in round forms. The lowercase shows compact, efficient shapes with fine entry strokes and a restrained, modern rhythm, while numerals and punctuation match the same razor-thin detailing and polished proportions.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, cover lines, brand wordmarks, and high-end packaging where its contrast and hairline details can shine. It can also work for short pull quotes or section titles in editorial layouts, particularly when printed well or rendered at sufficient size to preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is luxurious and high-end, with a dramatic contrast that reads as fashion-forward and editorial. It conveys refinement and authority, leaning more toward sophisticated display typography than casual text.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, polished take on a classic high-contrast serif, prioritizing elegance, sharp detailing, and striking headline presence. Its controlled proportions and disciplined rhythm suggest a focus on refined branding and editorial typography rather than utilitarian small-size reading.
In the sample setting, the delicate hairlines and thin joins become a prominent part of the personality, especially in diagonals and in letters with long curves. The design favors clean geometry and precise finishing, producing strong impact at larger sizes where the contrast and sharp serifs can fully resolve.