Serif Normal Urrih 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, captions, literary, classic, bookish, refined, space-saving, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, condensed, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, crisp.
This is a condensed serif with slender, upright proportions and a calm, even texture. Strokes are mostly low-contrast with subtle tapering at terminals, and the serifs are small, bracketed, and gently flared, lending a slightly calligraphic finish rather than a rigid mechanical one. Curves are narrow and controlled, with compact bowls and counters that keep the rhythm tight in text. Capitals feel stately and linear, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable construction with modest joins and minimal ornament.
It works well for book and long-form editorial settings where a condensed serif helps fit more characters per line while retaining a traditional voice. It can also serve effectively in magazines, newspapers, and caption or sidebar typography, especially where a classic tone and economical width are priorities.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting classic book typography with a slightly idiosyncratic, old-style warmth. Its narrow build and crisp serif details give it an editorial seriousness, suited to content that wants to feel established and composed rather than playful or loud.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, dependable serif texture in a space-saving, condensed form, balancing classic bracketed serifs with restrained detailing for sustained reading.
Figures appear tall and streamlined, matching the condensed letterforms, and punctuation keeps to the same restrained, crisp style. The font’s narrow set encourages a vertical, column-friendly color, though the tight counters and condensed curves imply it will read best with comfortable tracking and line spacing.