Serif Other Urje 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Dever' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, vintage, confident, formal, rugged, display impact, classic voice, distinctive texture, brand presence, bracketed serifs, flared strokes, ink traps, cupped terminals, soft corners.
A heavy serif design with sturdy, compact proportions and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes show subtle modulation and frequent flaring into cupped, wedge-like terminals, giving many joins a slightly scooped, ink-trap feel. Curves are broad and somewhat squared-off, with rounded corners and a consistent, dense color in text. The lowercase is robust and readable, with a single-storey “g” and short, strong serifs that help maintain an even rhythm across lines.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a dense, classic serif voice is desired. It also works well for packaging and masthead-style applications that benefit from strong presence and recognizable letterforms.
The overall tone feels vintage and editorial, with a confident, slightly rugged authority. Its chunky, carved-looking terminals and old-style cues suggest tradition and seriousness, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif impression with added character through flared terminals and slightly carved, ink-trap-like shaping, providing impact and distinctiveness in display and editorial settings.
The numerals are wide and weighty, matching the letters’ dark typographic color. In the sample text, the face maintains strong word shapes and clear emphasis at larger sizes, where the distinctive terminals and bracket transitions become a defining feature.