Serif Contrasted Woku 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, classic, authoritative, formal, impact, elegance, prestige, editorial tone, display emphasis, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, ball terminals, tight counters.
This typeface presents a strongly contrasted serif design with a pronounced vertical stress: thick main stems are paired with very thin hairlines and sharp, delicate serifs. Serifs read as fine and crisp rather than slabby, with minimal bracketing and clean, sculpted joins. Proportions are broad and spacious, giving capitals a monumental feel, while the lowercase keeps a conventional, readable x-height and compact internal spaces. Curves are smooth and controlled, with notable rounded forms in letters like O, Q, and e, and occasional ball-like terminals and teardrop details that add refinement. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, producing a bold black-and-white rhythm on the line.
Best suited for headlines, magazine mastheads, and display typography where its contrast and broad proportions can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial subheads, pull quotes, and branding wordmarks that benefit from a classic, high-impact serif voice.
The overall tone is formal and theatrical, combining a classic bookish sensibility with a confident, headline-forward presence. The extreme light–dark interplay feels editorial and high-status, suited to designs that want tradition with a striking, modern punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-contrast, vertically stressed serif with a luxurious, editorial character—prioritizing dramatic texture and refined detail over inconspicuous text neutrality.
In text settings, the heavy verticals and thin horizontals create a strong stripe pattern, so spacing and line length will noticeably affect color and readability. The narrow hairlines and fine serifs suggest best performance at larger sizes or in controlled print/digital environments where detail can hold.