Sans Contrasted Ulpy 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TA Modern Times' by Tural Alisoy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, book covers, editorial, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, impact, prestige, readability, bracketed, sculpted, crisp, stately, compact counters.
A bold, contrasted roman with clear stroke modulation and crisp, sharply finished terminals. The letterforms show a sturdy vertical stress, broad proportions, and generous caps with a relatively moderate x-height. Bracketed, wedge-like finishing at stems and joins gives the shapes a carved, sculptural feel, while counters are kept fairly tight for a dense, ink-rich color. Numerals are robust and traditional in construction, matching the strong vertical rhythm of the text.
This design is well suited to headlines, posters, and magazine titling where strong contrast and a dark typographic color help establish hierarchy. It can also serve branding and book covers that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice, especially at display sizes where the sculpted terminals are most legible.
The overall tone is assertive and prestigious, with a traditional, print-forward character. Its dark color and chiseled details read as formal and editorial, suited to messages that need weight and seriousness.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional, impactful reading of a contrasted roman with a contemporary boldness. Its proportions and finishing suggest an intention to combine editorial gravitas with strong display performance.
In text, the font maintains an even, emphatic rhythm with pronounced thick–thin contrast that becomes a defining texture at larger sizes. The distinctive finishing on strokes adds personality without becoming decorative, and the spacing feels built for headline impact rather than airy, minimal layouts.