Serif Normal Urlul 12 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, refined, formal, classic, literary, typesetting, elegance, tradition, formality, editorial tone, crisp, hairline, bracketed, sharp, vertical stress.
A delicate text serif with slender stems, pronounced thick–thin transitions, and sharp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are tall and vertical in stance, with compact widths and a tight, orderly rhythm in running text. Curves show a clear vertical stress and fine hairline connections, while terminals stay clean and controlled rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals maintain an even, stately alignment, giving the face a composed, typeset look.
Well suited to book typography, magazine layouts, and other editorial settings where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits formal stationery and invitations, and can serve for headlines or subheads when a refined, traditional presence is needed.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that feels suited to literature and formal communication. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing suggest a calm, authoritative voice rather than a playful or casual one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for comfortable typesetting with a sophisticated, print-oriented character. Its narrow, tall proportions and disciplined serif treatment aim for an elegant, classical impression in extended reading and formal display.
In the sample text, the fine hairlines and narrow build create a bright page color and an elegant texture, while the tall proportions help maintain clarity at larger text and display sizes. The ampersand and punctuation follow the same restrained, high-contrast logic, keeping the set visually consistent.