Serif Normal Wukum 7 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, subheads, elegant, refined, literary, classic, formal, economy, refinement, clarity, tradition, bracketed, crisp, delicate.
The design is a condensed serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Proportions are tall and columnar, with narrow counters and a steady vertical emphasis. Curves are clean and controlled, terminals are sharp and tapered, and the overall texture is even but noticeably airy due to the fine hairlines. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and narrow set, producing a coherent, vertical page color.
It is well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book interiors, and newspaper-style layouts where narrow columns and strong typographic hierarchy are useful. It can also perform well for elegant headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural branding that benefits from a classic, composed tone. For best results, allow comfortable leading and avoid extremely small sizes where the finest hairlines may become less prominent.
This typeface feels poised and cultivated, with a refined, literary tone. Its tall, delicate rhythm reads as formal and elegant, evoking classic editorial typography and traditional print conventions. Overall it conveys restraint, clarity, and a slightly dramatic sophistication.
The font appears designed to provide a classic text-serif voice in a space-saving, vertical format, balancing tradition with a lighter, more refined color. Its high-contrast detailing and narrow set suggest an intention to deliver elegance and hierarchy in tight measures while keeping a controlled, consistent rhythm.
The italic is not shown; the samples indicate a consistent, restrained roman with tight spacing and tall ascenders/descenders that contribute to a stately vertical flow. Punctuation and numerals match the same sharp, high-contrast detailing, maintaining a cohesive typographic voice in continuous text.