Serif Normal Afboy 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, elegant, fashion, classic, editorial voice, premium branding, display elegance, hairline, sharp, bracketed, refined, crisp.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and delicate hairline serifs. The letterforms show a vertical, controlled posture, with smooth, calligraphic curves in rounds and crisp joins where stems meet bowls. Serifs are small and sharply finished, often subtly bracketed, giving counters a clean, high-definition edge. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow in presence, while lowercase maintains a measured rhythm and clear word shapes; overall spacing reads open and composed in display settings. Numerals match the same high-contrast logic, mixing strong verticals with fine terminals for a polished, editorial texture.
Well-suited to magazine headlines, editorial titling, and fashion or beauty layouts where sharp contrast and refined detail are an asset. It also fits premium brand identities, packaging, and large-format posters where the hairline features can remain crisp and intentional.
The overall tone is elegant and high-end, with the kind of dramatic contrast that evokes fashion publishing and premium branding. It feels poised and cultivated rather than casual, projecting sophistication and a contemporary take on classic serif manners.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, upscale serif voice with strong contrast and crisp finishing, prioritizing elegance and impact in display and editorial contexts while preserving conventional proportions and familiar text-serif structure.
The design leans on long, smooth curves and fine finishing details, so the texture can appear airy and bright on white backgrounds. In the sample text, the contrast creates a lively sparkle across lines, and the sharp terminals give punctuation and capitals a distinctly formal character.