Serif Normal Wakab 3 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, editorial, classical, refined, literary, refinement, editorial voice, classic authority, display elegance, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, tapered strokes, sharp apexes.
A high-contrast serif with thin hairlines, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and small, bracketed serifs that stay crisp at the ends. The letterforms are upright with relatively tall capitals and moderate extenders, and the overall rhythm reads formal and measured rather than compact. Curves show calligraphic influence in the tapered joins and delicate entry strokes, while straight stems remain clean and confident. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with open counters and a dignified, text-oriented presence.
Best suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, book titles, and refined headlines where its contrast can read cleanly and feel intentional. It can also support premium branding and formal invitations when set with generous spacing and appropriate size, emphasizing its elegant hairlines and precise serifs.
The font conveys a polished, editorial tone—quietly luxurious, traditional, and authoritative. Its sharp contrast and restrained detailing suggest a premium, bookish voice suited to cultured, high-end communication rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, conventional text serif with elevated refinement: high contrast for sophistication, controlled proportions for readability, and subtle calligraphic shaping to add warmth and distinction in display and editorial contexts.
The sample text shows strong sparkle from the hairlines and a clear hierarchy between thick stems and fine serifs, giving lines a bright, airy texture at larger sizes. Distinctive, slightly calligraphic moments—such as the Q’s tail and the two-storey forms in the lowercase—add character without pushing into overt display styling.