Serif Contrasted Utpu 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Anglecia Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine covers, editorial titles, posters, brand marks, editorial, formal, dramatic, classic, authoritative, elegance, impact, luxury editorial, classic authority, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, tight apertures, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong, upright structure and pronounced vertical stress. Thick main stems pair with very fine hairlines and crisp, unbracketed serifs that read sharply at display sizes. The letterforms are broad and stately, with generous counters in rounds like O and Q and narrow connecting strokes that create a bright, flickering texture across words. Terminals often finish in small balls or tapered points, and the lowercase shows compact apertures and sturdy, slightly condensed joins that keep the texture dense in paragraphs.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine and book titling, posters, pull quotes, and high-impact branding where the contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial settings at larger sizes, where the fine hairlines remain clear and the dense rhythm becomes an intentional stylistic texture.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, with a confident, high-fashion editorial character. Its sharp hairlines and emphatic thick–thin rhythm lend a sense of luxury and seriousness, while the wide stance keeps it commanding and headline-ready.
Designed to deliver a refined, high-contrast serif voice with a distinctly editorial presence—prioritizing elegance and impact through crisp serifs, vertical stress, and an assertive, wide-set silhouette.
Capitals feel monumental and symmetrical, especially in H, M, and N, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) emphasize razor-thin interior joins. Numerals follow the same display logic, with strong verticals and delicate cross-strokes; the 2 and 3 show pronounced swelling and fine terminals that heighten the contrast-driven sparkle.