Serif Contrasted Ulwi 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, fashion, dramatic, classic, luxury, headline impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, classic revival edge, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, wedge cuts, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with commanding, ink-heavy stems and razor-thin hairlines that create a distinctly vertical, chiseled rhythm. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, often reading as hairline wedges, and many joins and terminals show angled cuts that add bite to the silhouettes. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, while the contrast and crisp edges keep the texture lively rather than blocky. Figures follow the same bold-and-hairline logic, with strong curves and thin slicing details that feel consistent with the letterforms.
Best suited to display typography where its contrast and hairline details can be appreciated—magazine covers, editorial headlines, poster titles, and premium brand wordmarks. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the dense weight and fine hairlines make it most comfortable at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The tone is dramatic and upscale, balancing classical serif authority with a fashion-forward edge. Its sharp cuts and glossy contrast evoke editorial headlines and high-end branding, projecting confidence, elegance, and a slightly theatrical punch.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, high-fashion interpretation of the contrasted serif tradition: heavy vertical presence paired with refined, cutting hairlines for maximum impact in titles and identity work.
In text settings the strong verticals create a firm cadence, while the thin connecting strokes and hairline details add sparkle at larger sizes. The angled, knife-like terminals are a defining motif and can become the main personality driver in display use.