Serif Normal Wodon 7 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, refined, calm, literary, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, text economy, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, tapered.
A refined serif with lightly bracketed, tapered serifs and gently flared stroke endings. Strokes remain mostly even with only subtle modulation, giving the face a smooth, restrained rhythm. Proportions are moderate with open bowls and generous interior space, while curves are carefully rounded and terminals often finish in small wedges or teardrop-like forms. The uppercase feels dignified and steady, and the lowercase shows traditional oldstyle cues such as a two-storey “g” and softly modeled joins, supporting comfortable word shapes in text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even, quiet texture is important. It can also serve academic and institutional materials, reports, and thoughtful branding that benefits from a traditional serif voice without heavy contrast.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting quiet authority rather than display-driven drama. It reads as polite and composed, with a slightly calligraphic warmth that keeps it from feeling mechanical or stark. The effect is timeless and editorial, suited to conveying trust and clarity.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an even typographic color while retaining classic, oldstyle character. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on dependable, everyday typography for continuous reading rather than attention-grabbing headlines.
Figures appear proportionally aligned with the text color, and punctuation/details (like the i/j dots and small spur-like joins) stay delicate, contributing to a light, airy texture on the page. The design emphasizes consistency and legibility through open counters and clear differentiation between similar forms.