Serif Contrasted Upse 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, elegant, display impact, editorial sophistication, luxury tone, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, high-contrast.
A sharply contrasted serif with commanding vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are thin and precise, with an overall crisp, cut-paper edge quality and minimal bracketing. Proportions read on the broader side with generous counters, and the rhythm alternates between dense, dark verticals and delicate connecting strokes. Curves (O, C, S) show strong vertical stress and tight, tapered joins, while diagonals (V, W, X) finish in needle-like terminals that heighten the razor-thin feel. Figures carry the same high-contrast logic, with bold main strokes and elegant hairline details.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, and large-size editorial typography where its hairlines and sharp serifs can stay intact. It also fits luxury branding, cosmetics and fragrance packaging, invitations, and high-contrast poster work where a sophisticated, dramatic texture is desired.
The tone is polished and high-end, projecting couture elegance and a distinctly editorial voice. Its dramatic stroke contrast and refined detailing evoke classic fashion magazines and luxury packaging, with a cool, poised presence rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized Didone-like impression: bold vertical presence paired with ultra-fine detailing for maximum elegance and visual drama. It prioritizes striking display impact and a refined, premium feel in short passages and prominent typographic moments.
In text, the bright, delicate hairlines become a defining feature, producing a sparkling texture at larger sizes and a more fragile, scintillating color as size decreases. The design’s crisp terminals and narrow hairlines make spacing and background contrast particularly noticeable, reinforcing a premium, display-forward character.