Serif Contrasted Ulse 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, '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, fashion, packaging, posters, luxury, dramatic, formal, headline impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, refined detail, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculpted.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced vertical stress, featuring heavy main stems paired with extremely fine hairlines and serifs. The letterforms are broad and stately, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and tight, clean joins that emphasize a polished, high-end finish. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters tend toward generous ovals, and details like the beaks/terminals on letters such as a, c, and f read as precise rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals appear particularly assertive, creating a strong light–dark rhythm and a distinctly poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to large-scale applications such as magazine headlines, fashion branding, beauty or luxury packaging, and high-impact posters where its hairlines can be preserved. It can work for short editorial pulls or display-style subheads, but it is most convincing when given space, size, and clean reproduction conditions.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, leaning into classic fashion and magazine typography. Its extreme contrast and crisp refinement convey authority and sophistication, with an intentionally dramatic presence that feels ceremonious rather than casual.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on high-contrast, vertical-stress serif display typography: bold, refined, and optimized for striking headline texture. It prioritizes dramatic stroke modulation and elegant finishing details to signal premium, editorial-centric branding.
In running text, the stark thick–thin transitions create a shimmering texture, especially where hairlines stack in sequences of E/F/H or in dense word shapes. The wide set and strong capitals give headlines a monumental feel, while the delicate horizontals and serifs require enough size and contrast in the layout to remain clearly visible.