Serif Contrasted Waba 2 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classical, formal, display impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp joins, sharp terminals, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with dominant vertical stems, razor-thin hairlines, and crisp, unbracketed serifs. The letterforms are broad and open, with a steady upright posture and a clear, even baseline rhythm. Curves show pronounced thick-to-thin modulation (notably in O/Q and the numerals), while joins and terminals stay sharply cut; several lowercase forms feature small ball terminals that add sparkle without softening the overall edge. The spacing reads generous at display sizes, giving the shapes room to breathe and emphasizing the strong black-and-white patterning.
Best suited for large sizes such as headlines, pull quotes, magazine mastheads, posters, and upscale branding where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers and title treatments that need a classic, premium voice.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical—suited to settings where contrast and elegance should feel intentional and attention-grabbing. It carries an editorial, fashion-forward polish with a distinctly formal, print-classic sensibility.
Designed to deliver a poised, high-fashion take on traditional contrasted serifs: broad, stately proportions paired with crisp hairlines and sharp finishing for maximum visual drama in display typography.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and hairline serifs create a shimmering texture, especially across dense lines, while the wide proportions keep counters legible. The figures share the same sculpted contrast and sharp finishing, maintaining a consistent, high-impact texture across letters and numerals.