Serif Normal Vekam 8 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, luxury, fashion, classical, refined, elegance, premium tone, editorial impact, modern classic, hairline serifs, didone-like, sharp terminals, vertical stress, delicate.
This serif shows dramatic thick–thin modulation with hairline serifs and crisp, finely cut terminals. Curves are smooth and taut, with a distinctly vertical, modern stress and narrow joins that create a clean, high-fashion rhythm. Capitals feel tall and elegant, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with slim ascenders and descenders that add air and sophistication. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, reading as display-minded figures with refined curves and precise finishing.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine and book display typography, and brand systems that want a luxe, modern-classic voice. It can also work for logotypes and packaging where fine detail and high contrast are advantageous, particularly at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, leaning toward fashion editorial and premium packaging aesthetics. Its sharp contrast and elegant restraint convey sophistication, formality, and a contemporary-classic sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif with couture-like refinement—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and a sophisticated page color for editorial and brand-forward settings.
In text, the thin horizontals and hairline details become prominent visual features, producing a bright, shimmering texture at larger sizes. The design relies on precise alignment and clean outlines rather than softness, so it reads as intentionally crisp and poised.