Serif Normal Ugref 16 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, books, invitations, branding, refined, airy, literary, classic, elegant, editorial clarity, elegant tone, classic authority, lightweight texture, hairline serifs, high aperture, delicate, crisp, graceful.
A delicate text serif with slender stems, fine hairline serifs, and gently modulated strokes. The shapes favor open counters and generous apertures, giving the design a light, breathable rhythm on the page. Curves are smooth and controlled with subtle bracketing into the serifs, while round letters stay clean and near-monoline in feel despite visible contrast. Proportions read slightly expanded, with capitals that feel poised and evenly spaced and lowercase forms that maintain clear interior space at text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and culture or fashion-oriented layouts where a light, elegant serif is desired. It can also work for upscale branding, invitations, and headings paired with ample whitespace, and for captions or pull quotes when set with sufficient size and spacing.
The overall tone is polished and understated, with a quiet elegance that feels editorial and literary rather than loud or decorative. Its light touch and open forms project sophistication and clarity, suited to layouts that prioritize whiteness and refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif voice while emphasizing finesse: thin details, open forms, and a calm rhythm that supports long-form reading and polished display settings. It aims for classic credibility with a contemporary lightness.
In the sample text, the thin joins and hairline terminals create a crisp, high-end texture; the design benefits from comfortable leading to preserve clarity. Numerals follow the same slender, classic construction, keeping the overall typographic color consistent across mixed text and figures.