Serif Normal Ulmun 8 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, classical, luxury tone, display focus, editorial voice, classic revival, hairline, delicate, didone, crisp, graceful.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with hairline horizontals and sharply tapering strokes. The letterforms show a vertical, poised stance with crisp bracketless serifs, smooth bowl transitions, and generous inner counters that keep the texture open. Curves are clean and controlled, with thin joins and pointed terminals that emphasize precision; diagonals in V/W/X and the long verticals in H/I/N feel especially slender. Numerals follow the same refined logic, with thin connecting strokes and airy shapes that read best when given space.
Best suited to headlines, large pull quotes, magazine layouts, and brand systems that want an upscale, contemporary-classic serif. It can work for packaging and logotypes where the high contrast and hairline details can be preserved, and where ample whitespace supports its airy texture.
The overall tone is sophisticated and polished, leaning toward luxury and high-end editorial styling. Its extreme contrast and fine details convey formality and composure, with a distinctly fashionable, gallery-like presence rather than a utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern interpretation of classic high-contrast serif form, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and a premium feel in display and editorial contexts.
In the text sample, the rhythm is light and sparkling, with noticeable emphasis on vertical stems and fine cross-strokes. Spacing appears comfortable for display sizes, while the thinnest strokes and sharp details suggest careful handling in small sizes or low-resolution reproduction.