Serif Contrasted Ulme 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, elegant contrast, hairline, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp joins, sculptural.
A sculpted modern serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, vertical stress, and razor-fine hairlines. The design pairs wide, confident main strokes with crisp, pointed serifs and minimal bracketing, creating a clean, high-end Didone-like silhouette. Counters are generous and round in key letters, while diagonals and terminals are sharply cut, producing a precise, polished rhythm. Numerals and caps feel display-oriented, with elegant contrast and a slightly theatrical profile that stays disciplined and upright in text settings.
Best suited to large-size applications such as magazine titles, fashion/editorial headlines, premium branding, and poster typography where contrast and hairline detail can print or render cleanly. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but is less ideal for dense body copy where the fine strokes may lose clarity.
The overall tone is glamorous and editorial, projecting luxury through dramatic contrast and meticulous detailing. Its sharp terminals and glossy black shapes evoke runway headlines, premium packaging, and high-fashion mastheads. Despite the drama, the forms remain controlled and refined rather than playful or informal.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif voice: maximum contrast, sharp finishing, and a poised vertical stance that reads as premium and authoritative. It prioritizes striking silhouette and elegant tension between heavy stems and hairlines for display-led typography.
The font’s impact relies on clean reproduction of its hairlines and tight stroke transitions; at smaller sizes the fine details may become visually delicate, while at large sizes the sculptural cuts and pointed serifs become a defining feature. The italics are not shown, and the sample emphasizes strong headline presence with crisp punctuation and numerals.