Serif Contrasted Ulse 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, high contrast, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketless feel, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with strongly weighted verticals and very thin hairlines, producing a crisp, cut-paper silhouette. Serifs are fine and sharp, tending toward an unbracketed, modern feel, while curves show a clear vertical stress and tight, elegant transitions. Proportions read on the wider side with confident capitals, and the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm with a normal x-height and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Numerals follow the same display-forward contrast and showy shaping, with strong black-and-white patterning at text sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, mastheads, posters, and premium branding where sharp contrast and refined detailing are an asset. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable size and spacing, letting the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is sophisticated and theatrical, balancing classic refinement with a fashion/editorial edge. Its stark contrast and razor-like details create a sense of luxury and authority, making the page feel polished, formal, and intentional.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast display serif that delivers instant sophistication and impact. It emphasizes dramatic thick–thin rhythm, vertical elegance, and crisp detailing to create a premium, editorial-ready voice.
In the sample text, the font’s contrast creates a lively texture and strong word shapes, but the thinnest strokes and hairline serifs become visually delicate as size decreases. The design is especially striking where large counters and bold verticals can breathe, and where spacing can be tuned to keep the rhythm even across mixed-case settings.