Serif Normal Urran 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary titles, magazine text, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, airy, space saving, classical tone, editorial clarity, formal polish, hairline, tall, condensed, crisp, calligraphic.
A tall, tightly proportioned serif with slender stems and an overall airy color. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with tapered terminals that give many strokes a slightly calligraphic finish rather than blunt cutoffs. Curves are narrow and vertical in stress, and the counters stay compact, reinforcing a delicate, bookish rhythm. The lowercase shows modest ascenders and a controlled x-height, while figures and capitals keep the same narrow, vertical stance for a consistent, streamlined texture.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and literary or cultural titles where a graceful, vertical serif texture is desirable. It can work for refined invitations or short-form branding lines, and it also serves as a space-saving text face when set with comfortable leading and not pushed to very small sizes.
The font conveys a refined, classical tone—quietly formal and a bit literary. Its slim proportions and delicate finishing details feel poised and old-style without becoming ornate, suggesting sophistication and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice in a condensed silhouette, prioritizing elegance and vertical rhythm while staying restrained and readable. Its fine serifs and tapered terminals suggest an aim toward traditional sophistication rather than bold display impact.
The narrow set and thin detailing create strong vertical rhythm and economy of space, but the lightened joins and small counters mean it will read most confidently when given adequate size and leading. The punctuation and dots appear small and crisp, matching the overall finesse of the letterforms.