Serif Contrasted Utma 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Elegant' by Alan Meeks, 'Berthold Walbaum Book' by Berthold, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Basilia' and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, magazines, posters, luxury, dramatic, classical, formal, elegance, editorial voice, luxury branding, display impact, classic revival, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, deep curves.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and a distinctly sculpted rhythm. Stems are heavy and straight while joins and transitions snap into very fine hairlines, producing crisp, bright counters and sharp internal apertures. Serifs are thin and pointed rather than slabby, and terminals often finish with a refined wedge-like edge. Capitals read stately and compact in their modeling, while the lowercase shows generous bowls and clear, open forms; overall spacing feels balanced, with a slightly showy texture at text sizes due to the strong thick–thin alternation.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display-driven settings where contrast and refinement can be showcased. It suits magazine layouts, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster work where a classic-yet-modern serif presence is desired.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, evoking classic print luxury and contemporary editorial styling. The sharp hairlines and grand contrast give it a confident, high-end voice that feels formal, composed, and slightly dramatic.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast serif voice with a distinctly editorial finish—prioritizing visual sophistication, crisp modeling, and a luxe page color over purely utilitarian text neutrality.
Round letters (like C, O, Q) show smooth, deep curves with a clean stress pattern, and the diagonal letters (V, W, X, Y) keep a crisp, angular sparkle where hairlines meet. Numerals match the letterforms with strong contrast and elegant, narrow hairlines, creating a cohesive headline texture.