Serif Normal Urbab 13 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, classical, literary, refinement, editorial clarity, classic formality, display elegance, bracketed, delicate, sharp, crisp, formal.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a tall, vertical stance with narrow overall proportions and tight rhythm, while maintaining clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase. Curves and joins are clean and controlled, with tapered terminals and finely cut details that keep the texture bright and airy at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same disciplined, high-contrast construction with a traditional, bookish feel.
Well-suited to editorial design, magazines, and book typography where a classic, refined serif texture is desired. It can work effectively for headlines, display pull quotes, and elegant collateral such as invitations or programs, especially when set at sizes that preserve its fine details.
The tone is elegant and cultivated, leaning toward classic print typography and fashion/editorial polish. Its delicate hairlines and sharp finishing details convey sophistication and restraint rather than warmth or softness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized take on conventional book and editorial serifs, emphasizing verticality, crisp contrast, and polished detailing for sophisticated publishing and branding contexts.
In the text sample, the face produces a crisp, high-contrast page color with noticeable sparkle from thin strokes. The narrow set and disciplined vertical stress create a compact, composed look that suits carefully typeset layouts and headline settings where detail can be appreciated.