Serif Other Urby 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, packaging, authoritative, traditional, bookish, heritage, classic tone, warm authority, editorial texture, heritage branding, readable display, bracketed, ball terminals, soft wedge, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif shows sturdy, generously proportioned letterforms with softly bracketed wedge serifs and a largely even stroke texture. Curves are full and round, with noticeable ball terminals on letters like C/c and a single‑storey a and g that lean toward an oldstyle, calligraphic construction. Uppercase forms feel solid and slightly wide, while lowercase has open counters and a measured rhythm; the italics are not shown, and the roman stays clean and upright. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the text color of the alphabet.
Well suited to magazine or newspaper-style headlines, book-cover titling, and brand identities that want a classic serif voice with a touch of warmth. It can also work for packaging and signage where a strong, traditional text color is needed without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone is classic and confident, evoking printed editorial typography and institutional materials. Its rounded joins and ball terminals add warmth, keeping the voice traditional rather than severe.
This design appears intended to deliver a familiar, heritage serif texture with friendly, rounded terminals and oldstyle lowercase forms, combining authority with approachability. The sturdy construction prioritizes clear silhouettes and a consistent, confident rhythm for display-forward typography.
Distinctive details include the prominent ball terminals (notably in C/c and parts of S/s) and the oldstyle single-storey a and g, which give the face a more human, book-oriented character. The bold presence and sturdy serifs suggest it is intended to hold up well at display sizes while still reading comfortably in short text runs.