Serif Contrasted Uphy 13 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alfonsina' by Eduardo Dulin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial voice, premium feel, modern classic, hairline, crisp, refined, sculpted, vertical stress.
This serif presents a crisp, high-contrast construction with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and clean, tending toward wedge-like terminals with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a cut, sculpted finish. Round letters show a clear vertical stress, and the overall rhythm mixes broad, weighty stems with delicate connecting strokes that create a sparkling texture at display sizes. Proportions feel moderately wide with a sturdy uppercase presence and a lowercase that remains readable while leaning into contrast-driven elegance.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand wordmarks where high contrast can be appreciated. It will perform especially well in fashion, beauty, arts, and lifestyle contexts, as well as premium packaging and event materials that benefit from a refined, dramatic serif voice.
The tone is poised and editorial, with a sense of luxury and drama typical of fashion and magazine typography. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted joins convey refinement and confidence, reading as modern-classic rather than rustic or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast serif for display typography—prioritizing elegance, sharp detailing, and strong vertical emphasis to create striking, upscale typographic color in large sizes.
In the sample text, the heavy verticals and narrow hairlines produce strong word shapes and impactful headlines, while the most delicate strokes (especially in diagonals and curved connections) emphasize the font’s display-oriented character. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, pairing bold main strokes with thin entry/exit strokes for a tailored, high-end feel.