Serif Contrasted Uppe 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Elegant' by Alan Meeks, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, and 'Otama' by Tim Donaldson (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, display elegance, luxury tone, editorial impact, classical revival, headline clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp terminals, sharp joins.
This serif presents a sharply contrasted, display-oriented construction with sturdy vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are thin and crisp with minimal bracketing, and the overall stress reads strongly vertical, producing a polished, high-fashion rhythm. Proportions lean broad with generous counters; curves are smooth and taut, while joins and terminals stay clean and precise. In text, the strong thick–thin pattern creates a pronounced sparkle and a distinctly graphic texture, especially in round letters and figures.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and large-format editorial typography where contrast and hairline detail can print or render cleanly. It works well for fashion and beauty branding, magazine covers, posters, and packaging accents; for long body copy or small UI sizes, the hairlines may require careful sizing and production conditions.
The tone is elegant and high-impact, evoking luxury publishing and runway branding. Its dramatic contrast and polished detailing feel formal, contemporary-classic, and attention-seeking rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on a classical high-contrast serif: broad, confident letterforms paired with razor-thin detailing for maximum visual drama. It prioritizes elegance and impact in display settings while keeping familiar serif structures for readable, editorial composition.
Uppercase forms carry a stately presence with wide silhouettes and crisp hairline details, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, bookish structure that still reads distinctly display due to the contrast. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and appear suited to stylish headings and pull quotes where their sculpted shapes can be appreciated.