Serif Contrasted Upva 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, dramatic, classic, refined, display elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, classical revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp joins, sharp terminals, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, thick main stems, and very fine hairline horizontals and serifs. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, giving a crisp, cut-paper edge to terminals. Curves are tightly controlled and slightly teardrop-like in places, with elegant swelling into heavy strokes and rapid thinning into hairlines. Proportions feel generous and slightly expanded, with a steady, formal rhythm and clear differentiation between round and straight structures.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, and other editorial display settings where its contrast and hairline details can be appreciated. It can also work well for premium branding, packaging, and event materials that benefit from a refined, classical voice, especially with generous tracking and clean layout.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a fashion and literary sensibility. Its sharp hairlines and sculptural contrast create a dramatic, display-forward voice that reads as elegant, authoritative, and carefully curated rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classical, high-contrast serif: sharp, elegant, and attention-grabbing. Its widened proportions and crisp hairlines suggest a focus on sophisticated display typography for modern editorial and brand applications.
The sample text shows strong word-shape contrast and a bright page color from the thin connecting strokes, which can heighten sophistication at larger sizes. Small details like the fine crossbars and delicate serifs become the defining character, so optical clarity is most compelling when set with ample size and breathing room.