Serif Contrasted Utba 6 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Basilia' and 'Bodoni' by Linotype, 'Parma' by Monotype, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, editorial, branding, posters, luxurious, dramatic, classic, display impact, premium feel, editorial voice, brand elegance, didone-like, hairline, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with tall proportions and pronounced thick–thin modulation, showing a distinctly vertical rhythm in the rounds. Stems are strong and straight while connecting strokes and terminals drop to fine hairlines, creating sharp, glossy highlights in text. Serifs are small and precise, often wedge-like and cleanly cut, with generally minimal bracketing and crisp joins. Capitals feel stately and slightly condensed in their internal counters, while the overall spacing and set width read comfortably open for display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast and finish, with round figures like 8 and 9 showing elegant stress and tight, refined apertures.
Well-suited to large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, cultural posters, and premium packaging where contrast and sparkle are an asset. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes when size and reproduction quality are sufficient, but it is most convincing as a display face rather than long body text.
The tone is polished and theatrical, with an unmistakably upscale, magazine-forward presence. Its sharp contrast and refined terminals evoke boutique branding and formal editorial typography, communicating sophistication and authority. The overall impression is classic and composed, with a hint of modern glamour.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif lettering: strong verticals, razor-thin hairlines, and crisp serifs for maximum elegance and impact. It prioritizes visual drama and refinement in titles and branding, producing a confident, upscale voice.
In the sample text, the font produces strong word shapes and emphatic punctuation, but the finest hairlines and tight details suggest it will look best where printing or rendering can preserve delicate strokes. The ampersand and curved joins add a subtle calligraphic flavor without becoming ornate.