Serif Normal Wulom 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, packaging, victorian, dramatic, formal, classic, space-saving, headline impact, vintage tone, authority, condensed, bracketed, high-waisted, tapered, sharp serifs.
A tightly condensed serif with tall proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Stems are heavy and dark, with noticeable tapering into bracketed, pointed serifs that give many terminals a spear-like finish. Curves are narrow and slightly pinched, and the joins and shoulders stay compact, keeping counters small and the overall texture dense. Capitals feel stately and upright, while the lowercase shows traditional book-seriff forms with short, sturdy arms and a generally restrained, consistent construction.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks where a compact width is valuable, such as magazines, newspaper-style layouts, posters, and book covers. The strong, dark presence also works well for branding accents, labels, and packaging that aims for a classic, premium feel.
The font reads as serious and theatrical, with a distinctly old-style display flavor. Its narrow, high-contrast-like tapering and sharp serif tips add a sense of drama and authority, evoking vintage editorial headlines and period signage. Overall tone is formal and emphatic rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, condensed form, prioritizing impact and vertical elegance. It combines familiar text-serif structures with sharpened terminals and tight proportions to create a more assertive, display-leaning texture.
The numerals share the same condensed build and strong vertical emphasis, with compact bowls and decisive terminals that maintain a dark color in lines of text. In the sample text, the face holds together as a bold, column-friendly texture, though the narrow counters and pointed details suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous spacing.