Serif Normal Afrus 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, classic, refined, formal, elegance, authority, editorial tone, luxury feel, didone-like, hairline, bracketed, crisp, vertical stress.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline serifs. The design favors vertical stems and clean, controlled curves, producing a bright, high-contrast rhythm across text. Serifs are sharp and delicate with subtle bracketing, and joins stay tidy even where strokes narrow to fine terminals. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase shows compact, efficient forms with a clear, bookish cadence and tidy punctuation and figures.
Well-suited to magazines, book covers, and editorial layouts where high contrast can be showcased at display and headline sizes. It also fits luxury branding and formal collateral such as invitations or programs, especially when paired with generous spacing and high-quality printing.
The overall tone is sophisticated and formal, with a fashion/editorial polish. Its sharp contrast and delicate finishing convey luxury and restraint rather than warmth, lending an elevated, classical voice to headings and carefully set text.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast text serif: poised, sharp, and highly polished, optimized for refined typography where elegance and hierarchy are paramount.
Round letters maintain smooth, even curves without swelling, and diagonals stay crisp, giving the face a precise, engraved feel. Numerals and capitals read particularly clean and structured, reinforcing a composed, high-end impression.