Serif Normal Urkar 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, editorial, literary, formal, refined, space saving, classic tone, editorial impact, display clarity, bracketed, vertical stress, sharp serifs, tight spacing, high-waisted.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a tight, vertical rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with a clear vertical stress, and terminals end in sharp, bracketed serifs that taper to fine points. Curves are narrow and controlled, with compact bowls and counters; horizontals are relatively thin, giving the letterforms a crisp, etched feel. Uppercase forms are stately and upright, while the lowercase maintains a slim, high-waisted silhouette with compact apertures and a tidy, consistent texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where a condensed serif can add elegance while saving horizontal space. It also works well for magazine layouts, book covers, and posters that benefit from a classic, authoritative texture, and for short passages where a tight, refined rhythm is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial—serious, poised, and slightly dramatic due to its narrow stance and sharp finishing. It suggests printed literature and classic publishing, with a refined formality suited to authoritative settings.
Likely designed as a space-efficient, traditional serif that retains a classic publishing feel while adding a more dramatic, vertical emphasis. The sharp serifs and controlled contrast appear intended to deliver crisp definition at larger sizes and a formal, editorial character in layout.
In continuous text the condensed width creates a dense, economical line that emphasizes verticality. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic and read as classic lining figures, reinforcing a traditional, bookish voice.