Serif Contrasted Ufra 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, elegant, impact, refinement, editorial tone, modern classic, luxury branding, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp joins, crisp terminals, calligraphic.
This serif displays a striking thick–thin rhythm with near-hairline horizontals and serifs contrasted against dense vertical stems. Serifs are fine and sharp, with a crisp, engraved feel rather than heavy bracketing, and curves show a clear vertical stress. Proportions lean classical with relatively compact lowercase and a moderate x-height, while spacing and widths vary by character to create a lively, high-end text color. Details like the deep join on the W, the sculpted diagonals, and the refined numerals reinforce a polished, high-contrast silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and upscale branding where the high contrast can shine. It will work well for fashion and lifestyle editorial layouts, premium packaging, and identity systems that need a refined, modern-classic voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is poised and theatrical—confident, refined, and attention-grabbing without becoming ornate. It evokes contemporary fashion and magazine typography, pairing sophistication with a slightly severe, modern edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif: classical structure paired with extreme contrast and razor-fine detailing for maximum elegance and impact in display and editorial settings.
At large sizes the hairlines read especially clean and luxurious, while at smaller sizes the extreme contrast and fine serifs may require generous size and careful reproduction to keep the thin strokes from fading. The figures and capitals carry a display-like presence, making short strings and headlines feel deliberate and high impact.