Serif Contrasted Ully 8 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Surveyor' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Lust' and 'Lust Didone' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, refined, luxury, luxury appeal, display impact, editorial tone, elegant contrast, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with vertical stress, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and very fine hairline serifs. The letterforms are broad and stately, with crisp terminals, sharp joins, and a clean, upright stance. Round letters show tight, elegant curves with thin entry/exit strokes, while the overall rhythm reads as controlled and deliberate rather than casual. Figures match the display intent, with strong weight concentration on verticals and delicate horizontals and serifs.
Best suited to display applications such as magazine titles, fashion/editorial headlines, posters, and premium branding. It can also work for packaging or pull quotes where large sizes allow the delicate hairlines and serifs to remain clear and intentional.
The font conveys a polished, fashion-forward tone—confident, glamorous, and slightly theatrical. Its razor-thin details and emphatic verticals suggest prestige and formality, making it feel at home in luxury and editorial contexts where contrast and presence are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver classic high-contrast elegance with a contemporary, bold scale—prioritizing striking silhouettes, sharp detail, and an upscale editorial voice over utilitarian neutrality.
At larger sizes the hairlines and fine serifs become a key part of the personality, creating sparkle and tension against the heavy stems. In dense settings the extreme contrast can visually darken on the thick strokes while the thin parts recede, producing a bold, headline-driven texture.