Serif Contrasted Upwe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, display elegance, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, calligraphic.
A sharply contrasted serif with a pronounced vertical axis, thick main strokes, and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are needle-like and crisp, with minimal bracketing and a sculpted, high-fashion silhouette. Curves show taut tension and tight apertures, while diagonals and joins come to clean, pointed terminals. Proportions feel slightly condensed in some caps with lively, uneven character widths, and the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with compact bowls and elegant, narrow counters.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, and brand marks where high contrast can be a feature rather than a constraint. It fits luxury and fashion contexts, premium packaging, and striking poster typography, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic sparkle created by the thin hairlines against heavy stems. It reads as modern and fashion-forward, suggesting glamour and premium editorial styling rather than utilitarian text color.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast serif voice with strong editorial impact, combining classic Didone-like elegance with crisp, modern finishing and energetic width variation for display emphasis.
In continuous text, the strong thick–thin rhythm creates a distinctive texture that works best when given room to breathe. The numerals and capitals carry a display-like presence, and the sharp detailing rewards larger sizes where the hairlines can remain clear.