Serif Normal Ulreh 12 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, refined, graceful, classic, poised, elegant text, literary tone, premium editorial, classic refinement, bracketed, hairline, delicate, calligraphic, transitional.
A delicate text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine hairlines. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered, slightly calligraphic terminals that keep the rhythm light and crisp. Counters are open and rounded, with a relatively narrow footprint and carefully controlled curves, especially in bowls and rounds. The lowercase shows a gentle, bookish texture with compact ascenders/descenders and modest apertures, while the capitals feel elegant and sculpted without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and curved finishing, reading cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography—book interiors, long-form articles, and magazine layouts—where its high-contrast elegance can be appreciated. It also works effectively for refined headlines, section openers, invitations, and branding systems that want a classic serif voice with a light, elevated texture.
The overall tone is polished and literary, projecting a quiet sophistication associated with books, magazines, and formal communication. Its airy strokes and sharp detailing give it a premium, classical feel that reads as restrained rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, high-contrast take on a conventional text serif: readable and composed in paragraphs, yet refined enough to carry display moments. Its tapered serifs and careful curves suggest an emphasis on elegance and typographic polish in print-leaning contexts.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered joins become a defining feature, lending sparkle and finesse to headings and pull quotes. The italic is not shown; the sample text demonstrates a consistent, even paragraph color for such a high-contrast design, with an emphasis on elegance over robustness at small sizes.