Serif Contrasted Ulri 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic elegance, distinct character, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
This serif presents a strongly sculpted, high-contrast construction with prominent verticals and razor-thin hairlines. Serifs are fine and sharp, with minimal bracketing and clean, pointed terminals that give the outlines a crisp, cut-paper feel. Capitals are stately and wide-shouldered in forms like M and W, while round letters (O, C, G) show a clear vertical stress and deep thick–thin modulation. Lowercase maintains a traditional text rhythm with sturdy stems, compact bowls, and delicate entry/exit strokes; details like the looped g and the hooked, ball-like terminals on j and y add a distinctive, slightly ornamental finish. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with narrow joins and thin horizontals that read elegant at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display typography where the thin strokes remain visible and the contrast can shine. It fits editorial layouts, fashion and luxury branding, premium packaging, and poster work that benefits from a dramatic, classic serif voice.
The overall tone is refined and high-drama, evoking fashion and magazine typography where sharp contrast and sleek detailing signal sophistication. Its crisp hairlines and pointed serifs lend a formal, premium character, while the occasional flamboyant terminals add a touch of theatricality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast serif for striking display typography: strong vertical presence, elegant hairlines, and sharp terminals that communicate refinement and visual punch. Distinctive lowercase details suggest a goal of adding recognizable character without departing from a classic serif structure.
In the text sample, the heavy vertical strokes create strong dark bands, while the hairlines can visually recede—especially in smaller settings or on low-contrast backgrounds. The design’s pronounced contrast and sharp detail make spacing and line breaks feel more energetic than neutral oldstyle serifs, emphasizing a display-forward personality even in paragraph-like samples.