Serif Normal Wakat 10 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine, book text, headlines, branding, invites, editorial, elegant, refined, literary, fashion, refinement, editorial clarity, luxury tone, classic structure, display impact, hairline, transitional, crisp, bracketed, delicate.
A delicate text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine, hairline finishing strokes. Serifs are small and mostly bracketed, with crisp terminals that keep the shapes clean rather than calligraphic. Capitals feel tall and poised with generous internal space, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm and clear counters; round letters are smooth and slightly oval, and diagonals stay sharp without appearing brittle. Spacing reads measured and calm, supporting continuous text while retaining a distinctly polished, high-contrast silhouette.
This style performs well in editorial design—magazines, book typography, and cultured longform where a polished serif voice is desired. It also suits headlines, pull quotes, and luxury-leaning branding applications where crisp contrast and restrained detailing can carry the visual identity. For best results, give it adequate size and reproduction quality so the fine strokes remain clear.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, suggesting formality and precision rather than warmth or casualness. Its refined contrast and tidy detailing evoke a contemporary magazine or book-classic sensibility, suited to sophisticated, image-conscious typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, highly refined reading serif with a modern, high-contrast finish—balancing traditional structure with a more delicate, fashion-forward surface. Its controlled proportions and consistent rhythm suggest it was drawn to work in continuous text while still providing striking elegance in display settings.
The numerals follow the same refined logic, with slender joins and balanced proportions that look designed for lining figures in text and display contexts. At larger sizes the hairlines and fine joins become a defining feature, giving headings a graceful, upscale presence.