Serif Normal Afbab 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, headlines, magazine, invitations, elegant, refined, high-end, luxury tone, editorial voice, modern classic, display focus, hairline, bracketed, sharp, sculptural, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with hairline joins and crisp, tapered serifs that feel delicately bracketed rather than slabby. Vertical strokes read as dominant and steady, while curved and diagonal strokes thin dramatically, giving the alphabet a polished, engraved rhythm. The capitals are tall and classical with ample internal space; rounds (O, C, Q) are smooth and poised, and diagonals (V, W, X) sharpen into fine terminals. Lowercase shows a traditional text structure with a two-storey a, compact bowls, and fine entry/exit strokes that add a subtle calligraphic inflection without leaning italic.
Best suited to display and large text settings such as magazine headlines, fashion branding, covers, and refined marketing materials. It can also work for short-form editorial paragraphs where the sharp contrast and delicate hairlines are given enough size and print/digital quality to hold up cleanly.
The overall tone is luxurious and composed, with a distinctly editorial sheen. Its sharp contrast and delicate details communicate sophistication and formality, leaning toward fashion and cultural publishing rather than utilitarian everyday UI typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-classic, high-fashion serif voice: strong vertical structure, dramatic stroke modulation, and precise terminals aimed at premium editorial and brand expression rather than rugged or purely utilitarian reading.
In the text sample, spacing appears relatively open for a Didone-like design, helping paragraphs keep a clean, airy texture while still projecting strong vertical emphasis. Numerals carry the same sculpted contrast and look particularly suited to large sizes where the thin strokes can remain prominent.