Serif Normal Urnob 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, packaging, posters, classic, bookish, quaint, literary, period, space saving, classic voice, editorial utility, compact headlines, condensed, sharp serifs, bracketed, slightly flared, spiky terminals.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a tight overall footprint. Strokes stay relatively even with only modest modulation, while serifs are small, sharp, and often lightly bracketed, giving a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are compact, and joins tend to be firm rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows straightforward construction with a two-storey g, short-to-moderate extenders, and narrow bowls; figures follow the same compact, upright rhythm for a consistent texture in mixed text.
Well-suited to book and magazine headlines, cover titling, and editorial pull quotes where a classic serif voice is desired but space is limited. It can also work for packaging and poster typography that benefits from a traditional, literary feel and a compact measure.
The tone is traditional and slightly old-world, evoking printed literature and period editorial typography. Its narrow, spiky detailing adds a faintly dramatic, storybook edge without reading as overtly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading voice in a space-efficient, condensed form, emphasizing crisp serifs and a tight rhythm for strong presence in headlines and short passages.
The tight sidebearings and condensed widths create a dense line color, especially in all-caps settings. Distinctive pointed terminals and compact counters contribute to a slightly gritty, print-like character that stands out at display sizes while remaining recognizable as a text serif.