Serif Contrasted Ufwe 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, classic, refined, dramatic, literary, elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, high impact, refined contrast, delicate hairlines, vertical stress, teardrop terminals, ball terminals, sharp serifs.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and finely cut, with a mix of tapered and ball-like terminals that give counters and joins a crisp, engraved feel. The rhythm is lively: curves swell quickly into heavy stems while hairlines snap to narrow connections, and several letters show slightly calligraphic, tapered strokes rather than purely geometric construction. Proportions read generously wide with comfortable spacing, and the x-height sits around a conventional book range, keeping lowercase forms open and recognizable.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where its hairlines and sharp serifs can reproduce cleanly—magazine titles, book covers, cultural posters, and refined branding. It can also work for short editorial passages at moderate sizes with adequate print or screen rendering, benefiting from generous spacing and clear letterforms.
The overall tone is poised and traditional with a touch of theatrical flair. Its glittering hairlines and sharp finishing details feel formal and editorial, while the rounded terminals add a subtly playful, ornamented quality that keeps it from feeling austere.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on classic, high-contrast serif traditions: elegant, authoritative shapes with crisp detailing and a slightly expressive, calligraphic finish. It prioritizes sophistication and impact, balancing stately capitals with more characterful lowercase forms for flexible editorial use.
Uppercase forms project strong authority through broad bowls and firm verticals, while the lowercase adds character via curling joins and distinctive terminals (notably in letters like a, g, j, and y). Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, pairing sturdy main strokes with fine, elegant hairlines for a cohesive text-and-display palette.