Serif Normal Wanem 1 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal, elegance, editorial tone, classic revival, display sparkle, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, crisp, airy, bookish.
This serif typeface shows strong thick–thin modulation with fine hairlines and sharp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in feel, with crisp joins and a clean, controlled rhythm. Lowercase forms are traditional and readable, featuring a two-storey “a” and “g,” a compact “e” with a horizontal crossbar, and a gently descending “y” with a subtle tail. Numerals are proportional with pronounced contrast and delicate terminals, matching the overall light, precise color on the page.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine layouts where a refined serif voice is desired. It can also serve elegantly in display roles such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed matter like programs or invitations, especially where high contrast and crisp detail are an asset.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking a classic editorial sensibility. Its high-contrast strokes and fine details lend an upscale, composed voice that feels at home in formal and culturally oriented contexts.
The design intention reads as a contemporary take on a classic text serif: prioritize elegance, a bright typographic color, and traditional forms while keeping outlines clean and controlled for modern layout use.
The design favors sharp definition over softness: curves resolve into thin terminals, and diagonals (notably in V/W/X) create a bright, faceted texture. Spacing appears even and measured, producing a calm typographic cadence in running text while maintaining a striking sparkle at larger sizes.