Serif Contrasted Waku 9 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, fashion, classic, headline impact, premium tone, editorial voice, classic refinement, fashion branding, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined, display.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a vertical, engraved-like stress. The design pairs weighty vertical stems with extremely fine hairlines and sharp, minimally bracketed serifs, producing a crisp, cut-paper edge at larger sizes. Proportions skew broad in the caps and many round letters, with ample internal counters and a steady baseline rhythm; joins and terminals feel precise rather than calligraphic. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing sturdy main strokes with delicate connecting features for a refined, display-forward texture.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and culture headlines, brand marks, and premium packaging where its contrast and fine serifs can print cleanly. It can also work for pull quotes and short editorial subheads, but is less ideal for long passages at small sizes where the hairlines may fade and the contrast may become distracting.
The overall tone is poised and theatrical, with a polished editorial sheen. Its stark contrast and razor details read as upscale and formal, suggesting fashion, culture, and high-end packaging rather than utilitarian text. The wide stance and bold verticals add confidence, while the hairlines contribute a sense of delicacy and sophistication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a classical contrasted serif: wide, confident shapes combined with extremely fine detailing for maximum elegance in display use. Its consistent stress and sharp finishing aim to create a luxurious, print-centric impression with strong headline impact.
In dense settings the hairlines and tight inner details can create sparkly texture and occasional dark spots, especially where thick verticals repeat. The wide capitals and rounded forms give headlines a stately, poster-like presence, while the lowercase maintains a measured, traditional book-serif cadence.