Serif Normal Waley 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, finely tapered serifs. The proportions feel balanced and bookish, with a relatively modest x-height and generous ascenders/descenders that create an open, airy rhythm. Curves show clear vertical stress and smooth joins, while straight strokes remain clean and even; overall spacing reads comfortable at text sizes with a calm, regular cadence.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a light, high-contrast texture is desirable. It also works effectively for refined brand identities, headlines, and formal stationery when paired with ample whitespace and careful reproduction.
The tone is refined and classical, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than display eccentricity. Its light color and sharp detailing convey a quiet formality that feels at home in literary and cultural contexts.
The design appears intended as a contemporary interpretation of a classic text serif, prioritizing elegance, sharp detail, and a luminous page color. Its consistent contrast and restrained shapes suggest a focus on sophisticated typography for publishing and premium communication.
Uppercase forms present as restrained and traditional, with understated character in details like the Q’s tail and the slender diagonals in V/W. Numerals maintain the same high-contrast logic, mixing straight stems with rounded bowls for a consistent, polished texture.