Serif Normal Abref 10 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, branding, refined, literary, formal, classic, readability, elegance, editorial tone, classic authority, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, open counters.
This serif typeface shows a distinctly high-contrast construction, pairing very thin hairlines with stronger vertical stems and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with open counters and a calm, even rhythm that stays readable in continuous text. Capitals feel broad and stately, while the lowercase maintains a traditional book-face structure with modest extenders and clear, well-separated forms. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, with elegant bowls and sharp terminals that align visually with the letters.
Well-suited for long-form reading environments such as books and magazines, where its contrast and open shapes create an elegant page color. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, upscale serif voice.
The overall tone is polished and literary, leaning toward a traditional, cultured feel rather than overtly decorative display. Its sharp details and restrained proportions convey formality and care, giving text an editorial, print-forward character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an emphasis on elegance and typographic finesse—delivering a traditional reading experience while adding a slightly more polished, high-contrast edge for editorial applications.
Diagonal strokes in letters like V, W, and X are finely tapered against sturdier verticals, reinforcing the refined contrast. Round letters (O, C, G) appear wide and airy, and the punctuation and diacritics shown in the sample text keep the same crisp, delicate detailing without looking brittle at reading sizes.