Serif Normal Uplel 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, elegant, classic, refined, dramatic, space-saving, editorial voice, elegant display, classic authority, high-waisted, crisp serifs, tapered stems, vertical stress, tight spacing.
This typeface is a condensed serif with tall proportions and a distinctly vertical rhythm. Stems are mostly straight and upright, ending in crisp, finely tapered serifs that read as sharp and clean rather than bracketed or slab-like. Contrast is noticeable but controlled: thin hairlines and thicker verticals create a polished texture without becoming overly fragile. Curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are narrow and slightly tense, contributing to a compact, columnar feel, while diagonals in letters like V, W, X, and Y stay steep and tight. The lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a moderate x-height relative to the tall ascenders, keeping the overall color light and precise.
It is well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style titling, and brand wordmarks where a refined, condensed serif can add sophistication while conserving horizontal space. It can also work for posters and packaging fronts that benefit from a tall, elegant typographic silhouette.
The overall tone is classic and fashion-forward, with an editorial sharpness that feels formal and composed. Its condensed stance and crisp detailing suggest a premium, headline-driven personality—confident, slightly dramatic, and tailored.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, high-impact form, combining classic letterform conventions with a sharper, more fashion/editorial silhouette.
The font’s narrow set and tall capitals emphasize verticality, producing strong line economy and a distinctly “display serif” presence. Numerals follow the same tall, slender logic, keeping the typographic color consistent in mixed alphanumeric settings.