Serif Normal Vave 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, fashion, book titles, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, literary, luxury tone, editorial clarity, display elegance, classic refinement, didone-like, hairline, crisp, high-waisted, bracketless.
This serif shows dramatic thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and sharply weighted verticals, producing a crisp, luminous page color. Serifs are fine and mostly unbracketed, with needle-like terminals and precise joins that emphasize a clean, engraved feel. Proportions lean toward tall capitals and compact, well-contained lowercase forms, with smooth, round bowls and disciplined curves that stay tight at the extremes. Figures appear lining and high-contrast to match the text, while overall spacing and rhythm feel carefully tuned for composed, formal setting.
Best suited to editorial layouts, magazine headlines, and fashion or luxury branding where sharp contrast and refined serif detailing are desired. It also works well for book titles, pull quotes, and formal print pieces that benefit from a graceful, high-end tone.
The tone is polished and elevated, with a distinctly editorial luxury that reads as poised and intentional. Its high-contrast detailing and crisp finishing convey sophistication and formality, lending a sense of prestige to headlines and display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice optimized for sophisticated display typography, balancing stately capitals with a tidy lowercase for composed, upscale text settings.
In the text sample, the hairline strokes and delicate serifs remain visually prominent, making the design most comfortable at larger sizes or in high-quality reproduction. The contrast and fine details create a distinctive sparkle, but also make the face feel less utilitarian and more suited to curated, high-end typography.