Serif Contrasted Utbe 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bodoni' by Linotype, 'Parma' by Monotype, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, refined, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, headline clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, ball terminals, sharp apexes.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. Hairline serifs and thin connecting strokes sit against strong, sculpted stems, creating a crisp, sparkling texture at display sizes. Capitals are relatively tall and stately, while the lowercase shows a short x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders, giving lines a formal, elongated rhythm. Details include delicate cross-strokes, sharp apexes on letters like A and V, and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase, alongside narrow joins that emphasize the contrast.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, invitations, and elegant packaging. It can also work for short editorial subheads or deck text where the fine hairlines have enough size and reproduction quality to stay intact.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, with a sense of luxury and formality. Its dramatic contrast and fine hairlines evoke classic fashion and cultural publishing, reading as confident, premium, and carefully composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on classic high-contrast serif typography: dramatic stroke contrast, refined hairline detailing, and an upright, composed stance optimized for impactful display settings.
The numerals and punctuation carry the same contrast-forward logic, with bold main strokes and very thin hairlines that can appear delicate in smaller sizes. The wide internal whites in letters like O and D and the crisp serifs contribute to a clean, high-end page color, especially in headlines and pull quotes.