Serif Normal Wefu 7 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A delicate serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline detailing throughout. Serifs are fine and sharp with a crisp, carved feel, while bowls and curves show a calligraphic stress and smooth, controlled transitions. Proportions are slightly narrow and tall, with a notably modest x-height that emphasizes ascenders and lends the lowercase a more formal, bookish profile. Spacing reads measured and even, producing an airy texture that stays composed in continuous text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, books, essays, and literary publications where a sophisticated serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for branding, invitations, and display headlines where its high-contrast sparkle and fine serifs can be appreciated at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, with a quiet formality that suggests editorial polish and classical sophistication. Its lightness and high contrast create a sense of luxury and restraint rather than sturdiness, making the voice feel articulate and considered.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical text-serif manners—prioritizing elegance, contrast, and a clean reading rhythm, with details tuned to look especially graceful in display and high-quality print settings.
Distinctive details include a gently sweeping tail on the uppercase Q, a two-storey lowercase g with a fine ear, and hairline joins that sharpen the rhythm at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and light finishing, aligning visually with the capitals for elegant typographic settings.