Serif Contrasted Upre 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Parmesan Revolution' by RM&WD (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, book covers, luxury, editorial, fashion, classical, dramatic, luxury branding, editorial display, modern classic, high impact, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sculpted curves, crisp terminals, refined.
This serif presents an elegant, high-contrast build with strong vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with minimal bracketing and a clean, chiselled finish that emphasizes crisp joins and pointed terminals. Capitals are tall and stately with wide, sculpted curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and taut horizontals, while the lowercase balances a relatively moderate x-height with long ascenders/descenders and ample internal space. The overall rhythm is disciplined and vertical, with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a polished, print-like clarity in display sizes.
Best suited to large-size typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and striking book or album covers. It can work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when printed or rendered with sufficient size and contrast, but it is most compelling where its hairlines and sculpted curves can remain clear.
The tone is refined and aspirational, evoking fashion mastheads, literary sophistication, and premium branding. Its dramatic contrast and razor-thin details create a sense of ceremony and high taste rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-like sophistication: strong verticality, extreme contrast, and precise serifs that read as luxurious and editorial. Its forms prioritize elegance and impact, aiming for a memorable, high-end voice in display settings.
Several forms lean into calligraphic sharpness—hairline entry strokes and tapered terminals give characters like a, f, y, and 2 a distinctive sparkle. Numerals are equally contrasty and stylized, with elegant curves and thin cross-strokes that visually match the uppercase. At smaller sizes the finest strokes may visually recede, reinforcing its strength as a headline and titling face.