Serif Contrasted Upno 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arshila' by Bykineks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, fashion, dramatic, classic, editorial elegance, luxury branding, display impact, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, high-contrast strokes, crisp detailing.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong vertical axis. Hairline serifs and delicate joins contrast with broad main stems, producing a crisp, glossy texture at display sizes. Proportions feel generously spaced and slightly expanded, with elegant, high-shouldered curves and clean, sharp terminals. The lowercase shows a traditional, bookish construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” while caps maintain stately widths and a composed, formal rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other large-size applications where the contrast and hairline details can be appreciated. It fits luxury branding, fashion and culture magazines, premium packaging, and poster typography where a sophisticated, high-impact serif is desired.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a theatrical contrast that reads as fashion-forward and editorial. It suggests classic sophistication rather than warmth, leaning into drama, prestige, and refined formality.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant modern-classic serif voice with dramatic contrast and a composed editorial rhythm. It prioritizes visual polish and prestige for display typography, balancing stately capitals with a traditional, readable lowercase structure.
In text settings the hairlines and thin serifs create a shimmering, delicate edge, while the heavy verticals keep words anchored and authoritative. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with clean, sculpted forms suited to prominent, attention-getting use.