Serif Contrasted Ufjy 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, logotypes, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury branding, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, sharp joins.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with prominent thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress. Capitals show crisp, sculpted forms with thin hairline serifs and sharp, clean transitions, while curves terminate in fine points and razor-thin strokes. The lowercase features compact, sturdy stems paired with delicate entry/exit strokes, plus frequent ball terminals (notably on j, r, and some numerals) that add sparkle at display sizes. Overall spacing and proportions feel intentionally bold in the heavy strokes, with slender connecting hairlines that create a striking black–white rhythm across words.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, luxury branding, packaging titles, event posters, and logo wordmarks where its contrast and hairline details can be appreciated. It can work for short pull quotes or large-size subheads, but benefits from generous leading and careful reproduction to preserve the finest strokes.
The tone is elegant and theatrical, delivering a polished, couture-like voice associated with premium editorial typography. Its extreme contrast and precise detailing read as confident and formal, with a slightly playful edge from the rounded ball terminals and stylized numerals.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic modern serif proportions through a sharply contrasted, editorial lens—maximizing drama, elegance, and visual impact while maintaining a clean, upright structure.
In continuous text, the contrast produces a shimmering texture where hairlines can visually recede, making the design feel most stable when set with ample size and breathing room. The numerals are stylized with pronounced curves and terminal details that match the overall high-fashion character.