Serif Contrasted Utle 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, luxury branding, posters, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, editorial elegance, premium tone, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines, producing a crisp, engraving-like rhythm. Serifs are delicate and sharp, with minimal bracketing and clean, tapered joins that emphasize vertical stress. Uppercase forms feel monumental and steady, while lowercase shows a slightly more calligraphic swing in bowls and diagonals; overall proportions read generous and open, with a composed, upright stance and clear counters. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with thin entry/exit strokes and weight concentrated on the main verticals.
Best suited for editorial headlines, magazine mastheads, and brand identities that benefit from a glamorous, high-contrast serif voice. It will also work well for posters and premium packaging where sharp hairlines and dramatic stroke modulation can be reproduced cleanly. Use with care at very small sizes or in low-resolution contexts where the finest strokes may lose definition.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, with a polished, high-end feel typical of fashion and cultural publishing. Its stark contrast and razor-thin details convey sophistication and formality, while the bold main strokes add authority and presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a classic contrasted serif: maximum stroke drama, elegant hairlines, and a confident vertical posture that stands out in display typography.
At display sizes the hairlines and pointed terminals become a defining feature, creating sparkle and tension between thick and thin. The uppercase has a commanding, headline-oriented presence, and the lowercase maintains a consistent texture that still reads as distinctly high-contrast rather than text-seriffed.