Serif Contrasted Ulbi 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Chiaroscura' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, fashion, posters, dramatic, luxury, classic, visual impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, refined display, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, high waistline.
A sharply contrasted serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, hairline serifs that read as finely cut and minimally bracketed. Thick stems and swelling curves are paired with very thin horizontals and joinery, producing a punchy light–dark rhythm. Proportions are expansive, with broad rounds and a generally open stance; curves feel smooth and polished, and many letters show tapered, knife-like terminals. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height but uses prominent ascenders/descenders and delicate connecting strokes, creating a refined yet assertive texture in text.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and high-impact pull quotes where contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short bursts of text at generous sizes and comfortable leading, especially in high-quality print or high-resolution digital settings.
The overall tone is sophisticated and theatrical, leaning toward runway/editorial elegance with a modern, high-drama contrast. It suggests prestige and formality while still feeling contemporary due to its clean, precise detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxe, high-contrast editorial voice with crisp refinement—maximizing glamour and impact through extreme thick–thin modulation and precise serif detailing.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast and fine hairlines become a defining feature: large sizes look striking and glossy, while smaller sizes risk losing the thinnest strokes and serifs in reproduction. Numerals appear similarly stylized, with pronounced thick–thin transitions that match the letterforms.