Serif Normal Ulley 4 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, luxury branding, headlines, invitations, elegant, airy, refined, literary, elegance, editorial polish, premium feel, display clarity, hairline, didone, crisp, delicate, graceful.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with hairline horizontals and finely tapered curves paired to straighter, sturdier verticals. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed, often finishing in thin wedge-like tips that give the design a crisp, chiseled edge. Round letters are generously open and smooth, while joins and terminals stay restrained, creating a clean, polished rhythm. The lowercase is compact and calm with clear, classical constructions, and the figures follow the same thin-thick logic for a consistent, refined texture in text.
Well suited to magazine typography, book or journal titling, and brand systems that benefit from a refined, upscale voice. It performs especially well in larger sizes for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or label work where its crisp serifs and high contrast can be appreciated.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with an editorial, runway-like sophistication. Its light touch and sharp detailing feel premium and formal rather than rustic or casual, suggesting a cultivated, gallery-and-magazine sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern classic serif look with pronounced elegance, using extreme contrast and precise serif detailing to create a premium, editorial texture and a distinctive display presence without losing conventional text-serif familiarity.
The font’s contrast and hairline features create a bright page color and strong sparkle at larger sizes, while the fine horizontals and delicate serifs make it visually sensitive in dense settings or at small sizes. Spacing appears measured and even, supporting smooth reading in headline and display lines.