Serif Contrasted Uppa 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni MF' by Masterfont, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, branding, luxury, refined, dramatic, elegance, prestige, editorial impact, display clarity, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and delicate hairline horizontals. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a crisp, cut-in quality. Capitals feel stately and upright with narrow joins and clean, tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows a compact x-height and taller ascenders/descenders that add vertical elegance. Curves (notably in O/Q and the bowls of b/p) are smooth and taut, and the numerals mix strong thick stems with thin, calligraphic-like transitions for a poised, classical rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine typography, fashion and beauty layouts, and premium branding where the high contrast and hairline serifs can be appreciated. It also works well for pull quotes, titles, and elegant packaging, particularly when set with ample size and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, leaning toward luxury and editorial sophistication. Strong contrast and hairline detailing create a sense of precision and exclusivity, while the compact lowercase adds a slightly formal, cultivated flavor. It reads as confident and high-end rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern Didone-like sharpness: strong vertical emphasis, refined hairlines, and a formal posture that signals prestige. Its compact lowercase and crisp detailing suggest a focus on high-impact, high-style composition rather than utilitarian, small-size text work.
In text, the sharp contrast produces lively sparkle and pronounced texture, especially at larger sizes where the hairlines and serifs remain distinct. Round letters are generously modeled, and the type color alternates between bold verticals and very thin connecting strokes, creating an airy yet emphatic cadence across lines.