Serif Normal Urnub 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, brand marks, gothic, antique, formal, ecclesiastical, poster-like, historic flavor, space saving, high presence, traditional authority, condensed, angular, pointed terminals, wedge serifs, crisp.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a tight, vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear with subtle modulation, and many joins and terminals resolve into sharp, angular facets rather than soft curves. Serifs read as small wedges and beak-like notches, giving capitals a carved, chiseled texture while keeping counters relatively open for the width. The lowercase follows the same narrow construction, with compact bowls, straightened arcs, and firm, pointed finishes; figures are similarly upright and streamlined.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed stance and sharp detailing can be appreciated, such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and book-cover titling. It can also work for short blocks of text or pull quotes when a historical, formal voice is desired, especially with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone is Gothic-leaning and antique, evoking engraved lettering, old book titling, and historic signage. Its narrow, spiky detailing adds a slightly severe, ceremonial character that feels traditional and authoritative rather than casual.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a compact, space-efficient serif with a historic, engraved flavor. The emphasis on verticality and faceted terminals suggests an intention to provide strong presence in titles while retaining conventional serif structure for readable word shapes.
The design maintains consistent vertical emphasis across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a strong columnar look in lines of text. Angular interior cuts and pointed terminals create a distinctive texture that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes.