Serif Contrasted Ulry 15 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, modern classic, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast display serif with strong vertical stress and sharply tapered hairlines. Stems are heavy and steady, while serifs and connecting strokes drop to very fine, needle-like terminals, producing a crisp black-and-white rhythm. The letterforms show generous width and open counters, with a relatively even, modern upright posture. Curves are smooth and polished, and details like the ball terminals and pointed joins add a refined, engraved feel without becoming ornate.
Best suited for headlines and short-form typography where contrast and detail can be appreciated—magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, brand wordmarks, premium packaging, and large-format posters. It can also work for pull quotes and section openers when given sufficient size and breathing room.
The font projects an editorial, high-fashion tone—confident, polished, and dramatic. Its extreme contrast and crisp finishing cues luxury branding and sophisticated headlines, with a hint of classic print-era glamour.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice that feels premium and contemporary while referencing classic Didone-style display typography. Its wide stance and razor-fine detailing emphasize impact, elegance, and visual drama in title and branding contexts.
Uppercase forms read especially monumental due to the weight concentration in verticals, while thin horizontals and serifs create delicate sparkle at larger sizes. The numerals match the same contrast logic and look designed to sit comfortably in headline settings alongside the caps.