Serif Contrasted Upba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Zesta' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, and 'Operetta' by Synthview (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classical, elegance, impact, editorial tone, luxury branding, modern classicism, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif shows a refined, high-contrast construction with dominant vertical stems, very thin hairlines, and crisp, unbracketed serifs. Bowls and rounds (C, O, e, o) exhibit clear vertical stress, with thick left/right strokes tapering quickly into delicate connecting strokes. Terminals are sharp and clean, and several glyphs feature subtle calligraphic flicks and curled details, especially in the lowercase (notably g, y, and the ear-like accents in e/c forms). Proportions feel display-oriented: compact internal counters, assertive capitals, and numerals that carry the same thick–thin rhythm and sculpted curves.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, magazine spreads, pull quotes, and brand marks where its contrast and fine details can be appreciated. It can also work for short, elegant text blocks in high-quality print or large on-screen sizes, where the hairlines and sharp serifs remain distinct.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, balancing classic bookish sophistication with a fashion-forward edge. The extreme thick–thin modulation and razor hairlines project elegance and authority, while the occasional curled terminals add a touch of personality and flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern Didone-inspired impression—high contrast, vertical stress, and crisp finishing—optimized for impact in editorial and luxury contexts while retaining a slightly ornamental, calligraphic liveliness in select lowercase forms.
In text, the weight concentrates in vertical strokes, creating a strong rhythm and pronounced sparkle from the hairlines. The ampersand and descending forms (g, y, j) read as particularly decorative, and the punctuation-like dots (i/j) appear sturdy and prominent relative to the hairlines, aiding clarity at larger sizes.