Serif Normal Vape 16 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calgera' by TRF (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, refined, literary, classic, formal, readability, elegance, authority, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly calligraphic modulation. Stems are firm and vertical while joins and terminals taper into fine points, giving letters a sculpted, ink-trap-free sharpness. Proportions feel traditional with moderate apertures and compact counters, and the rhythm is steady in text despite the dramatic thick–thin transitions. Uppercase forms read stately and structured, while lowercase shows lively details such as a two-storey g, a compact ear on g, and crisp, angled terminals on letters like a, c, and f.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding moments that benefit from high-contrast elegance and sharp detailing.
The overall tone is polished and literary, projecting a classic editorial authority with a touch of elegance. The sharp terminals and pronounced contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic flavor suited to cultured, formal communication rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and finely finished terminals, balancing classic proportions with crisp, modern sharpness. It aims to deliver a cultured, authoritative reading experience while providing enough sparkle for prominent typographic moments.
Numerals are oldstyle-influenced in feel, with noticeable variation in height and lively curves (notably the 2, 3, and 9), matching the texty, bookish character of the letters. The Q features a distinctive sweeping tail, and diagonals in V/W/X are crisp, enhancing the font’s engraved-like clarity at display sizes.