Serif Contrasted Wono 5 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, editorial, dramatic, classic, authoritative, formal, impact, authority, heritage, display, vertical stress, sharp serifs, hairline joins, ball terminals, compact counters.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, finely tapered serifs. Strokes alternate between thick main stems and very thin hairlines, creating a stark light–dark rhythm, especially in curves and joins. Proportions read broad and sturdy, with relatively compact internal counters that amplify the inked presence. Several letters show rounded, teardrop-like terminals and soft swelling where hairlines meet stems, adding a slightly sculpted, display-oriented finish.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and book-cover typography where strong contrast and dark color can be used as a feature. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes, particularly when set with ample leading and spacing to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is bold and commanding with a traditional, print-forward character. Its strong contrast and sharp detailing give it a dramatic, attention-getting voice suited to assertive headlines and classic editorial styling.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that leverages extreme contrast and refined terminals to project tradition and authority while remaining visually dramatic. It prioritizes presence and style over quiet neutrality, making it a natural choice for branding and editorial statements.
In the sample text, the dense black color and tight counters make it feel weighty and impactful at large sizes, while the delicate hairlines and small details suggest it benefits from generous sizes and clean reproduction. Numerals and capitals carry a consistent, formal structure that reads immediately as headline typography.