Serif Contrasted Utby 11 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Fine' by DSType and 'Acta Pro Display', 'Acta Pro Headline', 'Mafra', 'Mafra Deck', 'Mafra Display', 'Mafra Headline', and 'Velino Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, elegance, impact, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis, thick main stems, and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with minimal bracketing and a crisp, chiseled finish that reads cleanly at display sizes. The overall proportions feel generously set with ample counters and a steady, upright rhythm; curves are taut and controlled, and joins stay precise rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals carry pronounced stroke modulation, giving the design a sculpted, spotlighted look.
Best suited to display work such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, premium packaging, and brand marks where its contrast and sharp serifs can shine. It also works well for posters and short editorial pull quotes, especially when given comfortable tracking and strong printing or screen contrast.
The tone is polished and theatrical, projecting sophistication and a sense of luxury. Its razor-thin details and bold verticals evoke couture and glossy editorial typography, with a poised, formal voice that feels premium and intentionally dramatic.
This font appears designed to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography: elegant, attention-grabbing, and optimized for impactful titles rather than long passages. The emphasis on hairline finesse and vertical structure suggests an intention to communicate prestige and editorial authority.
The design’s fine terminals and hairline connecting strokes create striking sparkle in large sizes, while also making spacing and background contrast especially important in use. The roman feels consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a disciplined rhythm and a distinctly high-fashion, print-forward character.