Serif Normal Ulkiv 2 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, refined, airy, editorial, luxury, display, refinement, elegance, hairline, didone-like, crisp, graceful, delicate.
This typeface is built from extremely thin hairlines paired with sharply emphasized thick strokes, producing a distinctly high-contrast texture. Serifs are fine and precise, with a clean, modern finish and minimal bracketing, while terminals often feel crisp and controlled. Uppercase forms are tall and poised, with ample counters and a measured rhythm; the lowercase keeps a relatively moderate x-height and narrow joins, contributing to a light, polished color on the page. Figures are similarly delicate, with elegant curves and thin cross-strokes that maintain the font’s refined, razor-like detailing.
It performs best in display typography—headlines, magazine decks, fashion and beauty layouts, and high-end branding where its contrast and delicacy can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or refined packaging text when set with generous size and careful reproduction.
The overall tone is luxurious and composed, with an unmistakably editorial, fashion-forward sensibility. Its delicate stroke economy and sharp contrast read as sophisticated and ceremonial rather than casual, giving text a cultured, high-end voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif elegance: sharp, minimal serifs, disciplined proportions, and a luminous, upscale page color aimed at editorial and brand-driven settings.
In the sample text, the spacing and long, fine hairlines create an open, airy word shape that favors larger sizes. The design’s contrast makes round forms and swashes of curvature feel especially prominent, while very thin horizontals and diagonals can visually recede at smaller sizes or in low-resolution contexts.