Serif Normal Wukum 11 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, literary, refined, classical, bookish, space saving, text setting, editorial tone, classical reference, high-waisted, bracketed, crisp, delicate, calligraphic.
A delicate text serif with tall, condensed proportions and a calm vertical stance. Strokes show restrained contrast, with thin hairlines and slightly fuller stems that stay consistent across the alphabet. Serifs are small and bracketed, often tapering into sharp, pointed terminals that give the outlines a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are narrow and controlled, counters are compact, and the overall rhythm is tight, producing a neat, column-friendly texture in continuous text.
This font suits book and long-form editorial settings where a tight, efficient text color is desirable, particularly in narrow columns. It also works well for literary titling, pull quotes, and refined captions where its crisp serifs and condensed proportions can add authority without heavy weight.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting traditional print typography and editorial restraint. Its narrow build and sharp finishing details add a touch of formality and period character without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for compact setting: tall, narrow forms, controlled contrast, and careful bracketing support an even reading rhythm while conserving horizontal space.
Uppercase forms read stately and elongated, while lowercase shapes remain compact with short extenders relative to the tall caps. The figures appear slender and understated, matching the letterforms’ vertical emphasis and fine detailing.