Serif Contrasted Utby 13 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType and 'Nitida Display', 'Nitida Headline', 'Quase Display', and 'Quase Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classical, authoritative, impact, elegance, prestige, editorial tone, classic revival, display, sculpted, crisp, formal, sharp.
A sculpted, high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and crisp hairline connections. The thick strokes are broad and confident, while thin horizontals and joins stay taut, creating a polished, engraved rhythm. Serifs are sharp and refined with little visible bracketing, and terminals often finish in pointed, wedge-like shapes. Proportions read on the wide side with generous internal counters, and the lowercase maintains a steady, conventional x-height with sturdy stems and clearly differentiated shapes.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other prominent editorial settings where contrast can be appreciated. It also fits branding and packaging that want a refined, premium impression, and works well for posters or event titles that benefit from a bold, classical display serif.
The overall tone feels editorial and luxurious, mixing classical bookish cues with a more theatrical, high-fashion punch. Its dramatic contrast and crisp finishing lend an authoritative, premium voice that suits aspirational or formal messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast serif look with a commanding presence—pairing traditional vertical-stress elegance with bold, contemporary impact for display-driven typography.
In text, the strong weight and contrast create a pronounced light–dark pattern, especially around tight joins and hairline links. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and poster-ready, while the lowercase keeps enough familiarity to stay readable at larger text sizes.