Serif Normal Wulis 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, newspapers, book jackets, posters, editorial, formal, classic, authoritative, literary, space saving, editorial tone, classic display, authoritative voice, high-waisted, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, tight spacing, vertical stress.
This serif features tall, compressed proportions with a strongly vertical stance and a high-waisted look. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with crisp bracketed serifs and tapered, often teardrop-like terminals that sharpen the overall silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is compact, producing dense, headline-friendly texture while maintaining clear letter differentiation. Numerals align with the same narrow, upright construction and read as traditional, text-oriented figures.
It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, and display settings where a compact width helps fit longer titles into limited horizontal space. The traditional serif detailing also makes it a natural choice for magazine covers, newspaper-style editorial layouts, book jackets, and formal announcements that benefit from a classic typographic voice.
The tone is classic and editorial, with an assertive, old-style seriousness that feels suited to established institutions and print culture. Its narrow, vertical presence reads formal and slightly dramatic, conveying authority without becoming ornamental.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif impression in a space-saving, condensed format, balancing refined contrast and crisp serifs with strong legibility at larger sizes. The overall construction suggests an editorial display purpose—meant to project authority and elegance while keeping copy compact and impactful.
The design relies on consistent vertical stress and tapered joins, giving curves a carved, calligraphic snap. The condensed width and strong serifs create high contrast between black strokes and white space, so spacing and line breaks will noticeably shape the overall color in paragraphs.