Serif Contrasted Ufry 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arshila' by Bykineks (names referenced only for comparison).
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A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation, pronounced vertical stress, and razor-fine hairlines. Serifs are delicate and crisp with minimal bracketing, giving stems a chiseled, cut-paper look where joins can feel intentionally sharp. Proportions read on the wider side, with open counters and generous spacing that help the thin strokes stay visible in display sizes. Details such as the pointed joins in the W/V forms, the elegant tails on Q and y, and the rounded, ball-like terminals on letters like J and g add a distinctly stylized, fashion-inflected finish.
Best suited to display applications where its fine hairlines and dramatic contrast can be appreciated: fashion and beauty headlines, magazine mastheads, luxury identities, premium packaging, and large-format posters. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and sufficient size to preserve the thinnest strokes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, conveying couture elegance and editorial drama. The extreme contrast and needle-thin horizontals create a sense of sophistication and tension, suggesting premium branding and art-directed typography rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic modern serif principles for contemporary editorial use, emphasizing extreme contrast, sharp refinement, and a curated set of expressive details. It aims to deliver a glamorous, high-fashion voice with a clean, upright stance and strong typographic presence.
In longer lines the hairlines create a lively shimmer, and a few characters show deliberately idiosyncratic touches (notably the sculpted curves and terminal balls) that make the face feel bespoke. The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with some figures showing ornamental curvature that reinforces the display-oriented personality.