Serif Contrasted Utli 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType; 'Juana' by Latinotype; and 'Acta Display', 'Acta Pro Display', and 'Acta Pro Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, modern classic, elevate tone, create contrast, command attention, add sophistication, crisp, sharp, sculptural, elegant, display.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines, creating a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed to unbracketed in feel, with tapered joins and pointed terminals that read cleanly at large sizes. The proportions skew broad, with generous counters and a confident, steady baseline; curves show a distinct vertical stress typical of modern serif construction. Numerals and capitals carry a stately, display-forward stance, while the lowercase maintains a readable, moderately compact texture with clear, open forms.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short-form editorial typography where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding applications such as logos, beauty/fashion packaging, and campaign graphics that benefit from a refined, assertive serif presence.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, leaning toward high-end editorial and fashion sensibilities. Its bright, razor-thin details and dense verticals create a sense of refinement and authority, with a contemporary edge rather than a purely historic feel.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast display serif that delivers elegance through extreme stroke modulation and clean, sculpted serifs. It prioritizes impact and sophistication, aiming to elevate titles and brand statements with a classic-yet-contemporary voice.
In text settings the contrast produces a lively sparkle, especially around round letters and diagonals, while the heavy vertical strokes keep lines visually anchored. The design’s sharpness and hairline features will be most flattering when given ample size and good reproduction conditions.