Serif Normal Wanif 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design uses delicate hairlines against firmer main strokes, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are small and sharply defined, with subtle bracketing that keeps joins clean while preserving a polished, print-like finish. Proportions feel balanced and conventional: uppercase forms are stately with moderate width, while lowercase maintains a steady text color and a familiar reading cadence. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are generally tapered, and numerals follow the same refined contrast with clear, old-style elegance in their shapes.
It suits editorial settings such as magazines, long-form articles, and book typography where a refined, traditional serif voice is desired. The light, high-contrast build also works well for elegant branding, headings, and formal printed materials when used at sizes that preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, leaning toward classic book and magazine typography rather than display theatrics. Its fine details and controlled contrast convey sophistication and a quiet sense of formality.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a classic text serif: prioritizing readability and typographic grace while using high contrast and precise serifs to add a premium, polished character.
At larger sizes the hairline details read particularly clean, and the spacing shown in the text sample supports a calm, even line. The construction favors clarity over ornament, with just enough sharpness in serifs and terminals to feel crisp without becoming aggressive.