Serif Normal Vana 2 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine, book titles, luxury branding, posters, invitations, refined, editorial, formal, fashion, elegance, premium tone, classic refinement, hairline serifs, didone-like, crisp, sculpted, high-waisted capitals.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with hairline joins and sharply tapered terminals. The design relies on thin horizontals and elegant, swelling verticals, producing a crisp black‑to‑white rhythm and a distinctly polished page color. Serifs are fine and clean rather than bracketed, and curves are drawn with controlled, slightly calligraphic modulation. Proportions are slender with tall capitals and compact lowercase shapes, giving the face a poised, vertical stance in both headlines and text settings.
This font performs best in display and editorial roles such as magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and refined branding systems. It can also suit formal printed materials like invitations or programs where its sharp contrast and delicate serifs can be appreciated at comfortable sizes and quality output.
The overall tone is sophisticated and formal, with a classic editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and refined detailing evoke luxury cues—well suited to high-end, culture, and fashion contexts where elegance and precision are part of the message.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and a premium voice. Its narrow proportions and precise serifs suggest an aim toward sophisticated editorial composition and upscale identity work.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing straight stems with thin, incisive cross strokes and balanced curves. In running text the letterspacing reads orderly and composed, with punctuation and the ampersand matching the font’s crisp, polished character.