Serif Contrasted Utbo 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Basilia' by Linotype, 'Parma' by Monotype, 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, elegant, fashion, classic, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic revival, display clarity, didone-like, crisp, polished, refined, luxurious.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, hairline horizontals and pronounced thick–thin transitions on verticals. Serifs are fine and clean with minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly wide with generous interior space, while lowercase shows a traditional, bookish construction with a moderate x-height and compact joins. Curves (C, G, S, O) are smooth and controlled, terminals are precise, and overall spacing reads open in display sizes with clear word shapes in text settings.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, and display typography in magazines, lookbooks, and cultural or luxury branding. It can work for short text blocks when set with comfortable size and line spacing, but its thin strokes make it more dependable in high-quality reproduction than in small, low-resolution UI contexts.
The tone is refined and dramatic, leaning toward classic luxury rather than casual warmth. Its shimmering hairlines and poised proportions evoke fashion, culture, and premium editorial design, with a confident, formal voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-fashion serif: sharp contrast, clean detailing, and a composed rhythm that prioritizes sophistication and impact in display-led layouts.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with strong vertical emphasis and delicate cross-strokes; figures like 2, 3, 5, and 7 show lively curved terminals that add personality without breaking the formal system. The sample text suggests the design is happiest when given enough size and printing clarity to preserve the fine details.