Serif Normal Urnob 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspapers, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, space economy, text setting, traditional tone, dense color, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, tall proportions, tight spacing.
This typeface presents tall, tightly set letterforms with classic bracketed serifs and a clear vertical axis. Strokes show a moderate contrast, with slim hairlines and sturdier stems that stay even and controlled across the alphabet. Curves are compact and slightly pinched, helping counters remain small and vertical, while terminals and serifs are crisp and neatly finished. The overall rhythm is narrow and upright, producing a distinctly condensed texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
It works well for long-form reading in space-conscious settings such as books, magazines, and newspaper-style columns where a condensed footprint is beneficial. It also suits editorial headlines, subheads, and institutional materials that call for a conventional serif with a compact, formal presence.
The tone is traditional and literary, with an old-style seriousness that reads as formal and composed. Its narrow, upright stance adds a slightly austere, authoritative feel suited to content that aims to sound established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for economy of space and a steady reading rhythm, balancing traditional serif detailing with restrained contrast for a composed, authoritative page color.
In the sample text, the font builds a dense, even color that favors verticality over openness. Numerals and capitals maintain the same disciplined proportions, reinforcing a consistent, text-first voice rather than a decorative one.