Serif Normal Wakid 5 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, luxury branding, headlines, book typography, elegant, refined, airy, classical, refinement, editorial clarity, luxury tone, classical revival, display elegance, hairline serifs, didone influence, vertical stress, sharp terminals, wide apertures.
This typeface is a very delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine, hairline serifs. Letterforms are built on crisp, vertical stems and smooth, high-contrast curves, giving rounded characters like C, O, and Q a polished, sculpted feel. Serifs are narrow and sharp, with neatly tapered joins and minimal bracketing, while the overall proportions feel balanced and formal rather than condensed or expansive. Lowercase shows a traditional text rhythm with open counters and a two-storey g, and the figures follow the same refined contrast and alignment for a cohesive page color.
Well suited to magazine and editorial layouts, fashion and beauty communications, and premium branding where a polished, high-contrast serif is expected. It can perform nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and display typography, and can also work for book or long-form settings when used at comfortable sizes and with sufficient line spacing to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is elegant and poised, with a distinctly editorial sensibility. Its thin details and gleaming contrast suggest luxury, ceremony, and classic print craft, reading as sophisticated rather than utilitarian. The impression is calm and precise, suited to high-end typography where delicacy is a feature.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic, high-contrast serif voice with a contemporary cleanliness—prioritizing elegance, precision, and a luminous page texture. Its restrained shapes and sharp finishing details suggest a focus on refined display and editorial use where sophistication and hierarchy are central.
At text sizes the hairline elements and sharp serifs create an intentionally light, sparkling texture, especially noticeable in diagonals (V, W, Y) and in the cross-strokes of E/F/T. The numerals keep a similarly refined construction, with slender joins and prominent curves that match the capitals’ formality.