Serif Contrasted Ulla 8 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, fashion, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, brand elegance, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, elegant, high-contrast.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline serifs. Upright letterforms show a largely vertical stress, with sharp, clean terminals and minimal bracketing that keeps joins and serifs feeling precise rather than soft. Proportions run on the wider side, with compact lowercase height relative to the capitals, producing a stately rhythm in mixed case. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are generous, and the overall texture alternates between bold stems and delicate connecting hairlines for a distinctly polished page color.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks where the dramatic contrast can shine. It also fits premium packaging and poster work that benefits from a classic-yet-contemporary serif voice, while longer text will be more comfortable at sizes that preserve the hairlines.
The tone is elegant and assertive, pairing classic sophistication with a dramatic, fashion-forward edge. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details evoke luxury branding, glossy editorial layouts, and high-end cultural institutions.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: wide, upright forms with polished hairlines and sharp serifs that emphasize sophistication and visual impact in editorial and branding contexts.
In the samples, the font’s contrast creates a striking sparkle at display sizes, especially in rounded forms and numerals where thick stems meet fine hairlines. The wide set and prominent capitals contribute to a composed, formal presence, while the lowercase retains a traditional, bookish structure that reads as measured and intentional.