Serif Normal Wukum 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, magazines, invitations, refined, classic, literary, formal, elegant, elegant titling, editorial tone, classic readability, space-saving, hairline, crisp, delicate, bookish, high-waisted.
A delicate serif with tall, condensed proportions and a steady, vertical rhythm. Strokes are thin overall with clear but restrained thick–thin modulation, giving the letters a crisp, etched feel rather than a heavy editorial color. Serifs are fine and neatly bracketed, terminals are tidy, and counters stay relatively narrow, reinforcing the compact, columnar texture. The lowercase shows a traditional construction (double-storey a and g) with long ascenders and modest apertures, while numerals and capitals maintain the same poised, narrow stance.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where a tall, elegant texture is desired, such as magazine layouts, book covers, and cultural/editorial branding. It can also work for formal collateral like invitations or programs when set with comfortable tracking and generous leading.
The tone is polished and quietly authoritative, evoking book typography and heritage publishing. Its lightness reads as elegant and cultivated, lending a sense of ceremony without becoming ornate. Overall it suggests a classical, cultivated voice suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended to provide a classical, condensed text-serif voice with an emphasis on refinement and vertical elegance. Its light detailing and disciplined forms suggest use in sophisticated editorial and titling contexts where a crisp, traditional presence is important.
The condensed set width and thin detailing create a strong vertical emphasis and a refined page color at larger sizes. In longer settings it will feel airy and precise, with punctuation and diacritics appearing similarly light and unobtrusive in the sample text.