Serif Contrasted Utby 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Pro Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, elegant, classical, dramatic, refined, luxury feel, editorial clarity, display impact, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, high-contrast.
A sharply contrasted serif with pronounced vertical stress and very thin hairline serifs. Strokes alternate between strong, solid stems and razor-fine connecting lines, creating a crisp, engraved rhythm. Serifs are narrow and clean with minimal bracketing, and many joins feel precise and controlled rather than calligraphically soft. Proportions lean slightly condensed in capitals with generous counters, while lowercase forms are compact and sturdy; round letters show tight, polished curves and pointed transitions. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with thin entry/exit strokes and bold main structure that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and high-end branding where contrast and sparkle are desirable. It can also work for posters and titling in print or high-resolution digital contexts, particularly when set with enough size to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is formal and polished, with a fashion and magazine sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and sharp detailing convey luxury and authority, while the controlled geometry keeps the voice composed and editorial rather than playful.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast serif for display typography, emphasizing elegance through vertical stress, crisp serifs, and dramatic thick–thin transitions. It aims to deliver a premium, editorial look with strong impact and refined detail.
In continuous text the hairlines create a shimmering texture and strong light–dark pattern, especially around diagonals and curved joins. The design rewards generous sizes and comfortable spacing where fine details remain intact and the contrast can be appreciated without breaking up.