Sans Normal Walaf 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tall, compact sans with strong stroke modulation and crisp, tapering terminals. Curves are clean and controlled, with oval counters and a slightly vertical stress that gives round letters a sculpted, high-contrast feel. Stems read firm and straight while joins and shoulders stay smooth, producing a composed rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same modulated logic, with elegant curves and sharp hairline transitions that keep the set cohesive.
Works well for editorial design, magazine headlines, and book-cover typography where a compact measure and a refined, high-contrast texture are desirable. It can also serve in branding and packaging that needs a classic, cultivated tone, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tapered details remain clear.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a formal, bookish presence that feels suited to traditional publishing and polished branding. Its high-contrast, tapered finish adds a hint of calligraphic elegance without becoming decorative, keeping the voice confident and composed.
The design appears intended to blend a clean sans foundation with a more elegant, modulated stroke treatment, giving a contemporary, compact text silhouette a distinctly refined voice. It prioritizes a polished reading rhythm and a premium feel for titles and editorial settings.
In longer lines the narrow proportions create a tight, economical texture, while the contrast and sharp terminals add sparkle at display sizes. The punctuation and dots appear clean and restrained, supporting a neat, editorial color.