Serif Contrasted Upte 13 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, elegant, dramatic, classic, editorial impact, luxury tone, display clarity, classic revival, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical stress. Stems are strong and sculpted while cross-strokes and serifs reduce to razor-like hairlines, creating a crisp, sparkling texture at display sizes. Serifs are fine and largely unbracketed, with sharp, clean joins and tapered terminals that feel precise rather than calligraphic. Proportions read slightly expansive and open, with rounded forms kept taut and controlled and capitals that carry a stately, monumental presence.
Best suited for headlines, magazine mastheads, and large-scale editorial typography where the contrast and hairlines can fully resolve. It also fits luxury branding and packaging applications that benefit from a tailored, premium look. For longer passages, it will perform most convincingly when set with ample size and comfortable spacing to protect the fine details.
The overall tone is high-fashion and formal, projecting luxury and authority with a cool, polished restraint. Its contrast-driven sparkle and sharp detailing add drama and sophistication, making the voice feel editorial and headline-forward rather than casual or rustic.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif for display use, prioritizing visual impact, polish, and typographic refinement. Its sharp hairlines, vertical stress, and poised proportions aim to evoke couture editorial tradition while remaining clean and controlled in modern layouts.
In the sample text, the letterforms maintain a consistent rhythm even in dense settings, but the thinnest hairlines and serifs become visually delicate as size drops, emphasizing its display-first character. Numerals and capitals share the same crisp contrast and pointed detailing, reinforcing a cohesive, elegant system for titling and emphasis.