Serif Contrasted Ufry 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, fashion, dramatic, classic, editorial impact, luxury branding, modern classic, hairline, didone-like, crisp, elegant, sharp.
This is a refined, high-contrast serif with strongly vertical emphasis: thick, weighty stems are paired with extremely thin hairlines and needle-fine cross strokes. Serifs are crisp and lightly bracketed to unbracketed in feel, producing clean, sharp terminals and a distinctly polished silhouette. Round letters show narrow joins and taut curves, while many forms feature tight, pointed transitions where thick strokes meet hairlines. Proportions read slightly expansive in the capitals, with open counters and a steady, upright rhythm; the lowercase keeps a conventional x-height and relies on contrast and fine detailing rather than softness for character.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, cover lines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks where its contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated. It also fits premium packaging and beauty/fashion communication, and can work for short text passages when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a dramatic, couture-like snap that feels at home in glossy editorial settings. Its razor-thin details and stately vertical rhythm convey formality and sophistication, leaning toward a modern-classic mood rather than rustic or casual expression.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif voice: dramatic contrast, precise hairlines, and a controlled upright structure aimed at commanding attention while signaling refinement. Its shapes prioritize elegance and impact over neutrality, suggesting use in curated, image-forward layouts.
At larger sizes the design’s micro-thin horizontals and delicate join points become a defining feature, creating sparkle and a premium sheen. In dense text, the contrast can create a lively texture where thick strokes dominate and hairlines recede, giving paragraphs a distinctly editorial color.