Serif Normal Urkop 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazine text, headlines, quotations, refined, literary, classical, quietly formal, readability, elegance, classic tone, space-saving, bracketed, high-waisted, vertical stress, crisp, airy.
A delicate serif with slender stems and clearly bracketed serifs, giving the letterforms a polished, bookish texture. Proportions are tall and relatively condensed, with generous counters and a restrained, vertical rhythm that keeps lines feeling open rather than dense. Contrast is noticeable but controlled, with fine hairlines in joins and terminals that stay crisp at display sizes. Lowercase shows a modest x-height and elegant extenders, while capitals read stately and slightly high-waisted, reinforcing a traditional text-serif silhouette.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a refined serif voice is needed, such as magazine layouts, book interiors at comfortable sizes, pull quotes, and section headings. Its slender build and condensed proportions also make it useful for headlines or titling where space is limited but a classic tone is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a classical, slightly formal demeanor. Its lightness and narrow stance lend a quiet elegance suited to cultured, editorial settings rather than loud branding. The design feels composed and traditional, aiming for clarity with a touch of sophistication.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif with a more elegant, elongated profile, balancing traditional details with a lighter overall color. It prioritizes an even reading rhythm and a cultured, print-oriented presence that can shift comfortably between text and display roles.
Curves and bowls are smoothly drawn with a consistent vertical stress, and terminals tend toward sharp, tapered finishing rather than blunt cuts. Numerals appear lining and similarly slender, matching the text color without calling undue attention. Spacing in the samples produces an airy, even cadence that supports long passages at larger sizes.