Serif Normal Wukey 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, headlines, invitations, refined, editorial, formal, literary, classic, classic text, elegant contrast, editorial clarity, formal tone, bracketed, vertical stress, sharp serifs, crisp, calligraphic.
This is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and mostly vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and finely bracketed, with tapered terminals that keep the texture crisp rather than heavy. The proportions are compact and on the narrower side, with a moderate x-height and relatively tall ascenders/descenders that give lines a stately rhythm. Curves are clean and controlled (not overly soft), and the overall spacing reads orderly, producing an even, elegant page color in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and print or digital magazines where an elegant serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely in display roles—section heads, pull quotes, and formal collateral—when a classic, high-contrast voice is appropriate.
The design conveys a polished, traditional tone associated with literary and editorial typography. Its sharp finishing and strong contrast feel formal and authoritative, with a touch of fashion-like sophistication rather than warmth or friendliness.
The font appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a refined, high-contrast drawing. Its narrow economy and crisp finishing suggest a focus on producing an elegant editorial color while retaining enough structure for continuous reading.
Uppercase forms are restrained and dignified, while the lowercase shows more calligraphic detail in bowls and terminals, adding character without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same contrast and refinement, suitable for running text where figures should harmonize with capitals and lowercase.