Serif Contrasted Uplo 10 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, titles, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, premium, modern classic, hairline, didone, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, pairing dense, weighty main stems with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, with crisp terminals that emphasize a clean, cut-paper edge. Proportions run on the expanded side with generous spacing, and counters are open, giving the design a bright, airy texture even at display sizes. The overall rhythm alternates between bold verticals and delicate connecting strokes, creating a distinctly elegant silhouette across both capitals and lowercase.
Well-suited to magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and large-format posters where contrast can be fully appreciated. It also works for title treatments, pull quotes, and elegant typographic lockups where a refined, high-impact voice is desired.
The font projects an editorial, fashion-forward tone—polished and premium with a deliberate sense of drama. Its stark contrast and airy hairlines feel formal and curated, lending a poised, high-end character to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended as a modern high-contrast display serif: an elegant, high-impact face built around dramatic stroke contrast, crisp serif detailing, and expansive proportions for sophisticated editorial and brand communication.
In the sample text, the design reads best where the hairlines have room to breathe; the crisp serifs and fine connections create a shimmering texture that can become delicate in small sizes or dense settings. Numerals match the display intent, with sculpted curves and strong verticals that keep figures visually aligned with the letterforms.