Serif Contrasted Ulri 4 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril' by TypeTogether and 'Bodoni Z37' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, display impact, editorial polish, premium branding, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, small apertures.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairline serifs and cross-strokes. The letterforms show a compact, assertive stance with relatively tight apertures and crisp, sharply cut terminals. Serifs are delicate and largely unbracketed, with a clean, chiseled feel at joins and corners. Numerals and capitals read as display-oriented, with a strong black-and-white rhythm and elegant, thin connecting strokes.
Best suited for headlines, magazine covers and editorial titling, fashion and beauty branding, and large-format posters where the contrast and fine serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or hero text on the web or in print, but its tight apertures and delicate hairlines suggest using comfortable sizes and spacing for sustained reading.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, evoking contemporary editorial typography with a refined, upscale edge. Its stark contrast and sharp detailing convey confidence and formality, while the sculpted curves add a fashionable, boutique sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on classical contrasted serifs: maximal stroke contrast, elegant hairlines, and a strong vertical rhythm that reads as premium and attention-grabbing in display settings.
In the text sample the dense stroke contrast creates a striking texture, especially at larger sizes where hairlines remain prominent and the thick strokes dominate the rhythm. Curved letters (like S, C, O, and e) emphasize smooth, glossy contours against razor-thin serifs, reinforcing a high-end display character.