Serif Normal Wurur 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazines, branding, elegant, theatrical, literary, vintage, formal, condensed elegance, editorial display, space saving, classic refinement, condensed, high-waisted, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic.
A highly condensed serif with tall proportions, long ascenders/descenders, and a strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are mostly monolinear with clear but not extreme contrast, and terminals finish in crisp, bracketed serifs that stay fine and controlled. Curves are narrow and upright, with tight internal counters and a rhythmic, column-like texture in words; round letters like O/Q remain slim, and the figures follow the same elongated, linear construction. Overall spacing appears compact, creating a refined, tightly set silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and other display settings where condensed width is useful and the tall rhythm can become a design feature. It can work well for book covers, magazine titling, posters, and branding systems that want a refined, old-world editorial flavor, especially when set with generous line spacing.
The font reads as elegant and slightly dramatic, with a vintage editorial tone reminiscent of display typography used for classic titles and formal announcements. Its narrow, towering forms feel poised and ceremonial, lending a composed, literary character even in punchy phrases.
The likely intention is a condensed, attention-getting serif that preserves traditional text-serif cues while pushing proportions into a more dramatic, space-saving display direction. It appears designed to deliver a sophisticated vertical texture and strong typographic presence in short-to-medium setting lengths.
The design’s distinctive identity comes from its extreme verticality and consistently narrow bowls and apertures, which create a strong pattern on the page. The compact proportions and fine serifs make it especially impactful at larger sizes where the sharp details and tall rhythm can be appreciated.