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Serif Contrasted Upte 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basilia' by Linotype; 'Anglecia Pro' by Mint Type; 'Acta Display', 'Acta Pro Display', and 'Acta Pro Headline' by Monotype; 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN; and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).

Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, elegance, impact, prestige, refinement, hairline, crisp, sharp, refined, high-waisted.

A high-contrast serif with tall, poised proportions and pronounced thick-to-thin transitions. Serifs are fine and sharply cut, with hairline horizontals and delicate connecting strokes that emphasize a vertical, elegant rhythm. Capitals feel stately and spacious, while the lowercase mixes sturdy vertical stems with razor-thin crossbars and terminals, creating a lively shimmer in text. Numerals and punctuation follow the same crisp detailing, with strong main strokes balanced by needle-like details.

Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty layouts, premium branding, and posters where its contrast can shine. It can also work for pull quotes and short text blocks when set with comfortable size and spacing to preserve the delicate hairlines.

The tone is polished and editorial, projecting sophistication and drama through its sparkling contrast and crisp finishing. It reads as luxurious and fashion-forward, with a classic, print-minded elegance that feels at home in high-end contexts.

The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual drama for editorial and brand-led communication.

In larger sizes the fine details become a defining feature, with hairlines and tight joins giving the design a precise, etched quality. The sample text shows a strong typographic color that alternates between bold vertical emphasis and delicate horizontal flicks, producing a refined, high-impact texture.