Serif Normal Wudab 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book typography, editorial, literary fiction, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, bookish, text reading, editorial tone, classical feel, print tradition, bracketed, tapered, high-waisted, crisp, delicate.
This serif shows a restrained, traditional construction with slender stems and gently modulated strokes. Serifs are small and bracketed, with subtle curves into the stems rather than abrupt, slab-like terminals. Capitals feel stately and open, while the lowercase has a relatively small x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders that create an elegant vertical rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly tapered at joins and terminals, giving the design a crisp, composed texture in text.
It is well suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an unobtrusive, traditional serif texture is desired. The clear, open capitals and oldstyle figures can also work nicely in pull quotes, headings, and typographic systems that aim for a classical, print-informed feel.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined formality that recalls traditional book typography. It reads as calm and trustworthy rather than expressive or experimental, lending a composed, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an established typographic voice. Its small x-height, modest bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals point toward comfortable, book-like composition and an understated, authoritative presence.
Numerals appear oldstyle, aligning with the text-oriented character of the design and reinforcing a page-like rhythm. The lowercase ‘g’ is single-storey and the italic-like softness of some terminals and hooks adds a mild warmth without breaking the conventional serif feel.