Serif Contrasted Utma 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Passenger Display' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, invitations, editorial, luxury, formal, dramatic, classic, display elegance, premium tone, editorial impact, brand authority, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, unbracketed, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with strong verticals and extremely fine hairlines, creating a sharp light–dark rhythm. Serifs are thin, crisp, and largely unbracketed, with clean terminals and a distinctly vertical stress in rounded forms. Proportions are display-leaning: capitals feel wide and statuesque, while lowercase shows compact counters and a slightly compressed, punchy texture. Curves are smooth and polished, and joins stay tight, producing a refined, engraved look at larger sizes.
This font is best used for headlines, subheads, mastheads, and logotypes where its contrast and hairline details can remain clear. It also fits premium packaging and event materials such as invitations and programs. For long text or small sizes, it will benefit from generous spacing and high-quality printing or rendering to preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is elegant and commanding, with a fashion-editorial sharpness and a sense of old-world formality. Its dramatic contrast reads as premium and ceremonial, suited to designs that want sophistication and visual authority.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-fashion display serif that emphasizes contrast, precision, and a poised, editorial color on the page. It aims to deliver a luxurious impression through crisp serifs, vertical stress, and sculpted curves.
The typeface maintains a consistent, crisp silhouette across the alphabet, with notable sparkle from the hairline details in letters like E, F, T, and numerals such as 1 and 7. The set of figures appears lining and display-oriented, matching the capitals’ presence and reinforcing a headline-first character.