Serif Normal Vaha 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, classical, refined, dramatic, elegance, prestige, editorial clarity, modern classicism, dramatic contrast, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine, hairline serifs. The design is largely vertical in stance, with smooth, round bowls and crisp joins that create a sharp, polished texture in text. Capitals feel tall and composed, while the lowercase maintains a balanced x-height with delicate terminals and clean, tapered strokes; numerals match the same glossy, high-contrast construction.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography in editorial contexts such as magazines, lookbooks, and cultural publishing. It also fits premium branding and packaging where sharp contrast and elegant detailing are desirable, and works effectively for posters and title treatments where size and printing/display quality can support the fine strokes.
The overall tone is refined and formal, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its sharp contrast and slender details convey sophistication and a sense of luxury, while the controlled, upright rhythm keeps it serious and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion take on classic text serifs, emphasizing dramatic contrast, clean curves, and precision. Its letterforms aim to project authority and elegance while keeping a conventional reading structure for polished editorial composition.
The typeface’s thin features and tight internal joins give it a bright, sparkling page color, but also make it visually sensitive at smaller sizes or on low-resolution surfaces. It performs best when the hairlines have sufficient reproduction quality and when spacing is allowed to breathe, especially in mixed-case settings and with punctuation.