Serif Normal Wukum 15 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, newspapers, packaging, elegant, refined, literary, traditional, space saving, editorial clarity, classic tone, formal branding, hairline serifs, tight spacing, tall proportions, pointed terminals, tapered strokes.
A tall, tightly set serif with a distinctly narrow footprint and a crisp, high-rhythm vertical emphasis. Strokes show clear modulation with fine hairlines and stronger stems, and the serifs read as sharp and lightly bracketed rather than blocky. Curves are controlled and slightly compressed, with pointed joins and tapered terminals that keep counters compact. The overall texture is dense and formal, with consistent alignment and a clean, upright stance that favors verticality over roundness.
This design works well for editorial settings where a compact measure and refined serif detail are desirable, such as magazine typography, book interiors, and narrow-column layouts. It can also serve display roles for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging copy where an elegant, space-saving serif voice is needed.
The font conveys a poised, classical tone—polished and slightly austere—suited to serious, cultured messaging. Its narrow, sharply finished details feel editorial and fashion-forward while still rooted in traditional book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif reading experience in a condensed, space-efficient form, balancing traditional serif cues with a sharper, more modern crispness for editorial utility.
In longer lines, the condensed proportions create an efficient, column-friendly color, but the fine hairlines and tight apertures can make small sizes feel delicate. The figures and capitals match the vertical emphasis, maintaining a consistent, streamlined silhouette across mixed text.