Serif Contrasted Ulla 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types and 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, premium tone, display elegance, modern classic, hairline, vertical stress, modern, crisp, sharp serifs.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and razor-thin hairlines set against strong, dark stems. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, producing a crisp, modern rhythm and a distinctly engraved look. Bowls and counters are generously open, with narrow joins and taut curves that keep letterforms clean at display sizes. The design shows noticeable per-glyph width variation (especially across capitals and numerals), lending a slightly bespoke, title-oriented texture rather than a purely uniform text face.
Best suited to display typography—headlines, magazine layouts, and large-format editorial compositions where contrast and hairlines can shine. It can also support premium branding and packaging when paired with ample whitespace and careful reproduction to preserve fine details.
The tone is polished and theatrical: elegant in its fine details, yet bold in its black-and-white contrast. It reads as contemporary and upscale, with a runway/editorial sensibility that feels confident, curated, and intentionally dramatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-like elegance: maximum contrast, clean structure, and sharp finishing to create instant sophistication and strong visual hierarchy in titles and statements.
Round forms like O and Q appear tightly sculpted with crisp transitions into hairlines, and several shapes emphasize a strong vertical axis. The numerals maintain the same contrast-driven construction, pairing sturdy verticals with delicate terminals for a consistent, high-fashion hierarchy.