Serif Normal Urnob 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, editorial, packaging, classic, formal, literary, refined, space saving, classic text, editorial tone, elegant display, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, vertical, high-waisted.
This serif is drawn with tall, slender proportions and a pronounced vertical emphasis. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with crisp joins and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that taper into the stems. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm feels compact, with narrow letterforms and small sidebearings creating a dense text color. Curves and terminals carry a slightly calligraphic flare—noticeable in rounded forms and in the hooked, tapered finishes—while numerals follow the same narrow, elegant construction.
It works well for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and essays where a classic serif voice is desired and space efficiency matters. The narrow width also makes it useful for headlines, pull quotes, and titling in layouts that need an elevated, traditional feel without consuming much horizontal room.
The tone is traditional and editorial, with a composed, bookish refinement. Its narrow stance and sharp serifs give it a slightly dramatic, old-world formality suited to serious, literary settings rather than casual or playful voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-oriented serif with a compact footprint and a refined, high-contrast presence. Its proportions and tapered detailing suggest an aim toward elegant readability and a classic editorial character, especially in space-constrained columns or tight typographic grids.
In the text sample, the condensed proportions create strong vertical texture and efficient line length, while the contrast and tapered serifs add sparkle at larger sizes. The design favors a disciplined, classical silhouette over warmth or softness.