Serif Contrasted Utbo 8 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Passenger Display' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Basilia' and 'Linotype Centennial' by Linotype, 'Bodoni' by ParaType, 'Abril' by TypeTogether, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, editorial impact, premium feel, classical refinement, display emphasis, dramatic contrast, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining sturdy main stems with extremely thin hairlines and needle-like serifs. The proportions read generously wide in many capitals, while spacing and letter widths vary enough to create an energetic, editorial rhythm. Serifs are fine and crisp with minimal bracketing, and curves show taut modulation that snaps from thick to thin quickly. Lowercase forms keep a traditional, readable structure, pairing compact bowls with delicate entry/exit strokes and refined terminals that stay sharp even at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, magazine layouts, and brand identities that benefit from high-contrast sophistication. It will shine in larger sizes for titles, pull quotes, and elegant packaging; for smaller text, it benefits from generous sizing and careful printing or rendering to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is elegant and assertive, projecting a polished, upscale feel with a hint of drama. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted contrast evoke fashion and magazine typography—formal, confident, and designed to be noticed.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical, high-contrast serif typography: strong vertical presence, refined hairlines, and a premium editorial voice. Its varying widths and sharp detailing suggest a focus on expressive display settings rather than purely utilitarian body text.
In text settings, the contrast and hairlines become a defining texture: dark verticals form a strong stripe pattern while the thin horizontals and serifs add sparkle. The numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and look suited to display use where their fine details can remain intact.