Serif Normal Upliv 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, posters, literary, refined, classic, formal, space saving, classic tone, print elegance, editorial clarity, condensed, hairline serifs, vertical stress, tall ascenders, tight spacing.
A tall, condensed serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, finely bracketed hairline serifs. The vertical strokes are strong and straight, while curved letters show a controlled, slightly calligraphic modulation with mostly vertical stress. Proportions are narrow throughout with long ascenders and a compact, readable x-height, creating a tight, rhythmic texture in lines of text. Terminals are sharp and clean, and numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast logic for a cohesive typographic color.
This face suits editorial design where a classic serif voice is needed in limited horizontal space—magazine typography, book interiors with tight measures, and elegant columns. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and display lines that benefit from high-contrast refinement and a tall, condensed presence.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting traditional print refinement rather than casual or tech-forward utility. Its narrow silhouette and sharp detailing lend a slightly dramatic, headline-ready elegance while still reading as a conventional bookish serif.
The design intention appears to be a space-saving, traditional serif with heightened contrast and a polished, print-oriented character. It aims to deliver an elevated, classic tone while maintaining a compact footprint for dense typography and narrow columns.
In paragraph settings the compressed letterforms produce a dense, vertical cadence, making the contrast and hairline details more noticeable at larger sizes. The design feels optimized for space efficiency without abandoning classic serif conventions.