Serif Contrasted Ully 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Didonesque Ghost' by Monotype, 'High Table' by SAMUEL DESIGN, 'Bodoni Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Bodoni' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, fashion, branding, luxury, dramatic, classic, luxury appeal, editorial impact, display elegance, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp joins, crisp terminals, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines, producing a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are delicate and mostly unbracketed, with sharp, clean transitions into the main strokes. The uppercase feels monumental and stately, while the lowercase introduces sculpted curves and occasional calligraphic inflections, especially in bowls and descenders. Counters are relatively open for such a display-forward design, and the numerals echo the same contrasty, editorial structure with refined thin strokes.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, magazine and book covers, pull quotes, and high-end branding where its contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for short blocks of larger text in editorial layouts, especially when paired with a simpler companion for long reading. The strong presence and refined hairlines make it particularly effective in luxury, beauty, and culture-oriented applications.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic, fashion-led presence. Its stark contrast and razor-fine detailing suggest sophistication and prestige, while the lively curves in letters like g, y, and Q add a touch of personality and flair. The texture reads confident and formal, suited to settings where elegance and impact are the priority.
The font appears designed to deliver a premium, high-contrast editorial voice with maximum impact at display sizes. It aims to combine classical serif proportions with a modern, fashion-forward sharpness, using hairline details and vertical emphasis to create an elegant, attention-grabbing texture.
The design creates strong emphasis through thick verticals and minimal horizontal weight, making spacing and rhythm feel punchy and cinematic at larger sizes. Some glyphs show expressive details (notably the Q and certain lowercase forms), giving the typeface a distinctive signature beyond a strictly neutral Didone-style build.