Serif Contrasted Upbu 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, elegant, classical, dramatic, literary, elegance, editorial tone, classic authority, display impact, hairline, crisp, refined, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline detailing. The letterforms show a predominantly vertical stress with sharp, clean terminals and lightly to unbracketed serifs that read as precise wedges rather than slabs. Proportions run on the wider side with generous counters and a steady baseline rhythm, while curves and joins keep a slightly calligraphic tension. Uppercase forms feel stately and balanced; lowercase carries sturdy stems with distinct, finely tapered feet and compact, neatly finished bowls, producing a polished text-and-display texture.
Performs especially well in magazine layouts, book covers, and headline typography where contrast and sharp serif detail can be appreciated. It also suits pull quotes and refined branding applications that benefit from a classic, high-end serif presence.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, projecting a classic bookish authority with a touch of drama from the strong contrast. It feels formal and composed rather than casual, with a crisp sophistication suited to premium, typographic environments.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast serif voice with modern crispness—prioritizing elegance, strong typographic color, and a recognizable editorial character across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In paragraph setting the high-contrast strokes create lively sparkle, especially around rounded letters and along hairline serifs. Figures appear lining and similarly contrasted, matching the capital rhythm and contributing to a traditional, print-forward voice.