Serif Contrasted Ulba 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, fashion tone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, high-contrast modulation, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation, hairline serifs, and predominantly vertical stress. The shapes feel crisp and sculpted: heavy main stems are paired with very fine connecting strokes, producing bright interior counters and a pronounced black–white rhythm. Serifs are narrow and sharp with minimal bracketing, and many joins resolve into tapered, knife-like terminals. Overall proportions are generous and open, with a steady baseline and upright posture that keeps the forms formal and stable.
Best suited to display sizes where the fine hairlines and tight serifs can be appreciated—headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks. It also fits luxury-leaning packaging and event collateral, especially when set with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The tone is refined and theatrical, with an editorial polish that reads as premium and attention-grabbing. Its sharp contrast and crisp finishing details evoke fashion and magazine typography, balancing elegance with a slightly assertive, poster-like presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modernized Didone-like impact: strong vertical emphasis, dramatic contrast, and sharp finishing for sophisticated display typography. It prioritizes visual authority and elegance over neutrality, making text feel curated and styled.
Round letters show clear contrast with thin hairline entry/exit strokes, while diagonals and curves stay clean and controlled rather than brushy. Numerals match the display character with bold bodies and delicate hairlines, giving figures a stylized, high-end look suited to prominent settings.