Serif Contrasted Ulhu 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Magari' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, fashion, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, impact, refinement, branding, headline drama, classic-modern mix, display, sculptural, crisp, ball terminals, vertical stress.
A sculpted serif display face with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. The heavy main strokes are paired with very fine hairline connections and sharp, tapered serifs, producing a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Many forms show rounded, swelling bowls and occasional ball-like terminals, while diagonals and joins pinch dramatically, giving counters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel. Spacing reads generous for a display cut, with compact internal counters in letters like a/e/s that emphasize the bold silhouette.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairlines and delicate details can stay intact: magazine mastheads, fashion and cultural editorial, striking posters, premium packaging, and short titling on covers or campaigns. It can work for emphatic pull quotes and subheads when given ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is luxurious and attention-grabbing, with a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward voice. Its sharp hairlines and sculptural curves create a sense of drama and refinement that feels classical yet stylized, lending headlines a confident, theatrical presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum contrast and silhouette impact for display typography, blending classical serif structure with exaggerated modulation and refined detailing. Its forms prioritize glamour and visual drama over neutrality, aiming for memorable, high-end typographic branding.
The digit set follows the same high-contrast logic, with curvy, poster-like figures (notably 2, 3, 6, 8, 9) and a more restrained 4. Uppercase forms are stately and monumental, while lowercase introduces more quirky curvature and terminal detailing, which can add character but also increases visual texture in longer settings.