Serif Normal Wukan 8 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, branding, literary, refined, traditional, formal, readability, classic tone, print text, editorial voice, typographic stability, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, open counters, sharp terminals.
This serif shows a classical, bookish construction with bracketed serifs and a clean, slightly calligraphic modulation. Capitals are tall and stately with generous inner space (notably in C, O, Q) and pointed apexes on forms like A and W. Lowercase features a relatively high x-height with sturdy verticals, clear two-story a and g, and compact joins that keep rhythm even in text. Numerals are old-style in feel with varying heights and distinctive curves, matching the text color of the letters rather than standing apart as purely lining figures.
It performs well in continuous reading environments such as books, long-form articles, and magazine text, where its steady rhythm and open counters support legibility. It can also serve in refined branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional serif voice, and in headlines or pull quotes when a classic editorial character is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature and editorial typography. Its crisp serifs and controlled contrast lend a refined, slightly formal voice that feels suited to serious reading and established brands rather than playful or experimental settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a classic print sensibility: dependable paragraph color, familiar letterforms, and a restrained elegance that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition.
Spacing and proportions produce an even, readable texture in paragraphs, with a calm baseline and consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Terminals tend toward sharp, confident finishes, and punctuation retains the same classical restraint, supporting a cohesive page color.