Serif Contrasted Upwe 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, brand prestige, elegant display, classic refinement, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, high-contrast.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clear vertical stress. Serifs are fine and crisp with minimal bracketing, and joins taper into hairlines that stay delicate even in curved forms. Proportions are classical and display-leaning, with narrow internal counters, elegant curves, and a rhythmic alternation of heavy stems and razor-thin horizontals. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height with long, graceful ascenders and descenders, while the numerals and capitals maintain a poised, formal silhouette with occasional calligraphic flares in diagonals and terminals.
Best suited to display applications such as magazine headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and large-scale typography where the contrast can shine. It also fits luxury branding, beauty and fragrance packaging, and refined invitations or event materials that benefit from a formal, high-contrast serif presence.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward elegance. Its dramatic contrast and refined detailing feel ceremonial and cultured, suited to brand moments that want sophistication and a touch of theatricality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast editorial serif: striking on the page, prestigious in tone, and optimized for impactful titles rather than utilitarian reading sizes.
In text, the hairlines create a bright, sparkling texture that emphasizes spacing and line breaks; darker verticals carry most of the color. At larger sizes, the intricate thin strokes and sharp terminals become a defining feature, while small sizes may need generous reproduction conditions to preserve detail.