Serif Contrasted Ulry 11 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, short 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, magazine, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculpted, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong verticals and extremely fine hairlines, producing a crisp, black-and-white texture. Serifs are narrow and sharp, with minimal bracketing, and the overall drawing feels sculpted with tight joins and clean, pointed terminals. Proportions lean broad in many caps and figures, while counters are relatively contained, emphasizing the thick stems. Lowercase shows a modest x-height and a pronounced contrast rhythm, with small, precise details in letters like a, e, g, and y that read as carefully cut rather than calligraphically loose.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other large-size editorial applications where the dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding, fashion and beauty packaging, and event posters that benefit from a formal, high-impact serif voice.
The tone is elegant and theatrical, combining classic refinement with a modern, high-fashion edge. Its stark contrast and razor details suggest prestige and formality, while the bold presence adds assertiveness suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display serif that amplifies classical high-contrast cues—vertical stress, hairline finishing, and sharp serifs—to deliver a luxurious, statement-making typographic color. It prioritizes impact and refinement over neutrality, positioning it for prominent, style-driven settings.
At display sizes the hairline strokes and sharp serifs create a polished, premium look; in denser text the contrast can create a shimmering rhythm where thin strokes recede and heavy verticals dominate. Numerals and capitals appear especially commanding, reinforcing a headline-forward personality.