Serif Normal Ullim 9 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book titles, branding, invitations, elegant, refined, editorial, classical, airy, refinement, luxury, editorial tone, classic revival, display clarity, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic stress, long ascenders, graceful curves.
This serif shows a delicate, high-contrast build with thin hairlines and crisp wedge-like serifs that taper into the stems. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with a clear vertical stress and tight, controlled joins that keep counters open despite the fine stroke weight. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly narrow in rhythm, while lowercase forms use long ascenders and modest x-height to maintain a light, lifted color. Numerals and punctuation follow the same refined contrast, with several figures featuring sweeping curves and fine entry/exit strokes.
It’s well suited to display sizes such as headlines, pull quotes, book or film titles, and premium branding where contrast and finesse are key. It can also work for short editorial text and captions when reproduction is crisp enough to hold the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, with an airy sophistication that reads as luxury and editorial. Its sharp, clean serifs and restrained detailing suggest formality without feeling ornate, giving it a contemporary take on classic book and fashion typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-forward interpretation of a classic text serif: emphasizing elegant contrast, sharp finishing details, and a refined page color for high-end editorial and branding contexts.
The letterforms rely on precise hairlines and pointed terminals, so the design reads best when printing or rendering conditions can preserve thin strokes. The italic is not shown; the samples indicate a consistently upright, calm texture with generous white space and a smooth baseline rhythm.