Serif Normal Urren 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed text serif with elongated proportions and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are slender and fairly uniform, with gently bracketed, tapered serifs that stay restrained rather than heavy. Counters are narrow and vertical, and many curves (C, G, S, O) read as tall ovals, reinforcing the font’s upright, column-like texture. The lowercase shows compact bowls with small apertures and a prominent vertical stress; ascenders and descenders are long and tidy, and the numerals follow the same narrow, upright construction for a cohesive page color.
Well-suited to space-conscious text settings such as books, magazines, and dense editorial layouts where a narrow measure is helpful. It can also serve for formal headings, literary titling, and institutional or academic materials that benefit from a restrained, classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suggesting book typography and sober editorial settings. Its narrow stance and delicate detailing give it a slightly aristocratic, old-world flavor without becoming ornate or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience in a compressed width, maintaining a disciplined vertical rhythm and understated serif detail. It prioritizes economy of space and a refined texture over display-level exuberance.
At larger sizes the fine serifs and tight interior spaces read as sharp and precise; at smaller sizes the condensed counters may require generous tracking and leading to maintain clarity. The sample text shows a steady, vertical texture that stays consistent across mixed case and punctuation-heavy lines.