Serif Normal Vafu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, branding, classic, refined, literary, formal, text setting, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, headline clarity, bracketed, crisp, balanced, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface shows strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and relatively narrow with sharp apexes (notably in A and W) and clean, symmetrical construction, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with compact bowls and clear counters. Curves transition into stems with a subtly calligraphic logic, and details like the ear of g, the angled tail of Q, and the pointed spur-like finishing strokes give the design a sharp, polished texture. Numerals align with the same contrasty, old-style-informed drawing, mixing round forms with delicate hairlines and firm verticals for a cohesive text color.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine layouts, and other editorial settings where a classic, high-contrast serif can carry extended reading. It also performs convincingly for headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that want a traditional, polished impression.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an editorial seriousness that reads as authoritative rather than decorative. Its high-contrast strokes and refined finishing cues evoke established print typography, lending a composed, slightly dramatic voice to headlines and longer passages alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and sharpened details, balancing readability with a more refined, formal finish. It aims to deliver a familiar literary voice while adding crispness and definition for contemporary editorial use.
The face maintains a consistent serif vocabulary across cases, with lively diagonal stress in rounded letters and carefully controlled joins that keep shapes crisp at display sizes. Spacing appears even in the sample text, producing a bright, elegant page color while preserving distinct word shapes.