Serif Normal Urnem 12 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, literary, vintage, formal, dramatic, space-saving, editorial tone, classic elegance, display presence, high-contrast, condensed, sharp serifs, tall ascenders, narrow counters.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and crisp, tapered terminals. Strokes show strong vertical emphasis with fine hairlines and sharper, wedge-like serifs that give the outlines a chiseled, high-contrast feel. Counters are narrow and the overall spacing feels tight and economical, creating a vertical, columnar rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same slender, elegant construction with clean curves and restrained detailing.
Best suited for headlines, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and magazine-style editorial settings where a condensed, elegant serif can add sophistication without taking much horizontal space. It can also work for short passages or introductions when ample size and leading are available to keep the fine details clear.
The tone is classic and literary, with a slightly theatrical edge from its tall silhouettes and razor-like serifs. It reads as refined and traditional rather than casual, suggesting an old-style editorial or bookish atmosphere with a touch of display drama when set large.
This design appears aimed at delivering a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, vertically oriented form, balancing classical lettershapes with heightened contrast for presence. The condensed construction suggests an intent to fit more characters per line while still signaling formality and editorial polish.
Capitals are notably tall and slim, and the lowercase maintains a compact footprint that can look airy at larger sizes but more delicate in dense text. The font’s strong vertical cadence and narrow counters make it visually striking, while the fine joins and hairlines suggest it benefits from comfortable sizes and printing/display conditions that preserve detail.