Serif Normal Ulmim 9 is a very light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, luxury appeal, editorial tone, display impact, modern elegance, brand prestige, hairline, elegant, crisp, modern, stylish.
A delicate serif with razor-thin hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a crisp, high-fashion sheen. Serifs are fine and sharply tapered, with overall narrow proportions and a tall, vertical posture. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively tight, and joins resolve into clean, pointed terminals that emphasize precision. The rhythm is airy and refined, with the lighter strokes often approaching hairline, especially in diagonals and cross-strokes.
Best suited to display typography—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and large-format editorial pull quotes—where its hairline details can remain clean. It can work for short text passages in print or high-resolution settings, but the extremely fine strokes suggest more reliable performance at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is polished and premium, balancing classic serif formality with a contemporary, runway/editorial edge. Its dramatic contrast and slender build convey sophistication, restraint, and a sense of exclusivity.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary, luxury editorial serif: narrow, highly contrasted letterforms with crisp finishing for elegant, attention-grabbing typography. The consistent verticality and refined stroke modulation suggest an intention to evoke classic sophistication while feeling current and stylish.
In the sample text, large sizes showcase the sculptural contrast and the crisp finishing on serifs and terminals. The numerals echo the same fashion-forward refinement, with thin linking strokes and elegant curves that feel display-oriented. The uppercase forms read statuesque and formal, while the lowercase maintains a poised, bookish cadence with a noticeably delicate texture.