Serif Normal Vana 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, refined, classic, formal, literary, editorial elegance, classic text, formal tone, bracketed, hairline, crisp, graceful, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, weighty vertical stems, and sharply tapered joins that create a polished, print-like texture. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with pointed terminals appearing on several letters and numerals, giving the outlines a slightly calligraphic, engraved feel. Proportions lean classical: capitals are elegant and relatively narrow, while the lowercase shows a compact rhythm with clear stroke modulation; the double-storey “g” and the wedge-like arm and leg of “k” reinforce the traditional text-seriffed construction. Numerals follow the same contrasty logic, with slender horizontals and pronounced thick–thin transitions.
Well-suited to editorial design such as books, magazines, and long-form reading where a classical serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly in display and headline settings—particularly when paired with generous leading—where its sharp serifs and elegant contrast can be showcased. The refined detailing makes it a natural fit for formal materials like invitations and cultured branding.
The overall tone is refined and literary, suggesting traditional publishing and a sense of formality. Its contrast and delicate details read as upscale and editorial rather than utilitarian, with a quiet, authoritative presence suited to sophisticated settings.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, print-oriented serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, balancing readability with an elegant, classic tone. Its careful modulation and fine serifs suggest an aim toward polished editorial typography rather than rugged or geometric expression.
In the sample text, the font produces a lively shimmer from the strong thick–thin pattern and narrow hairlines, especially at larger sizes. Curves (like C, O, and S) are smoothly modeled and balanced against crisp terminals, creating an overall impression of precision and restraint.