Serif Normal Urbon 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial voice, formal titling, bracketed, crisp, sharp, calligraphic, high-waisted.
This serif face combines crisp, bracketed serifs with moderate stroke modulation and a slightly calligraphic rhythm. The capitals are relatively tall and stately, with clean verticals and tapered terminals that keep the texture light while maintaining strong structure. Lowercase forms show compact counters and a noticeably short x-height, with ascenders that read long and prominent; curves and joins are smooth, and the overall spacing feels tidy rather than expansive. Figures are lining and fairly narrow, with clear, traditional shapes that match the letterforms’ restrained contrast and sharp finishing.
It suits long-form reading and editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired, performing well in books, magazines, and publication layouts. The tall, elegant capitals also make it effective for chapter titles, section heads, pull quotes, and other formal headline applications.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking bookish, editorial sophistication rather than overt display. Its sharp serifs and tall proportions add a touch of formality and seriousness, while the moderate contrast keeps it readable and controlled.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a traditional, literary character—prioritizing a steady reading rhythm, compact lowercase proportions, and crisp finishing for a polished page texture.
The italics are not shown, but the roman exhibits a consistent, classic construction across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing an even text color in the sample paragraph. Distinctive details include pointed apexes on letters like A and V, and neatly tapered terminals that give headings a refined, slightly engraved feel without becoming ornate.