Serif Normal Vawu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, invitations, branding, editorial, elegant, classic, formal, crisp, refinement, authority, compactness, editorial tone, display emphasis, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, tight spacing.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline details. Capitals are tall and stately with narrow proportions, bracketed serifs, and clean, vertical stems; curves show a predominantly vertical stress and tight inner counters. The lowercase is compact with a moderate x-height, short ascenders/descenders relative to the capitals, and small, precise serifs; joins and shoulders stay taut rather than calligraphic. Figures follow the same high-contrast logic with sturdy main strokes and delicate horizontals, producing an overall sharp, engraved-like texture at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, deck typography, pull quotes, and other editorial display contexts where its contrast and sharp serifs can read cleanly. It can also support refined branding, formal announcements, and book or album titling where a classic, authoritative serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, leaning toward editorial sophistication. Its sharp contrast and restrained rhythm convey authority and seriousness, with a slightly dramatic, high-fashion edge when set large.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a more display-forward finish—prioritizing elegance, crispness, and compact proportioning to deliver a classic editorial look.
In text settings the high contrast creates a lively sparkle and a relatively dark–light rhythm across lines, especially where hairlines cluster in words and punctuation. The narrow set and tight counters make the face feel compact and efficient, while the serif detailing keeps it distinctly classic rather than modernist.