Serif Contrasted Ulra 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, display type, fashion, magazines, branding, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, luxury display, editorial impact, modern elegance, high-contrast styling, brand voice, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, sharp apexes, deep curves.
A striking modern serif with strong vertical emphasis and razor-thin hairlines set against weighty main stems. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, producing crisp joins and a clean, high-fashion silhouette. Curves are taut and sculpted, with narrow counters and pronounced stroke modulation that gives letters like C, G, S, and O a glossy, cut-paper feel. The lowercase shows compact, upright proportions with single-storey a and g forms, a teardrop-like ear on g, and sharply tapered details on r, s, and t; figures echo the same tension, with elegant, high-contrast shapes and delicate spurs.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and short, punchy statements where its hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It will also work well for luxury branding, packaging, and editorial layouts that want a glamorous, contemporary serif voice, especially when set with generous tracking and ample white space.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, pairing elegance with a slightly aggressive edge from the sharp serifs and extreme modulation. It reads as premium and editorial, evoking runway, luxury packaging, and high-end magazine typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-flavored serif with dramatic stroke contrast and a clean vertical posture. It prioritizes impact and refinement in display settings, using needle-like details and sculpted curves to create a distinctive, premium typographic signature.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and pointed serifs create a sparkling texture and strong rhythm, while at smaller sizes those same details may become fragile and demand careful rendering and sufficient contrast. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample show similarly refined, tightly controlled curves that reinforce the font’s sophisticated character.