Serif Normal Afgip 10 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, fashion, classical, editorial polish, luxury voice, classic revival, display refinement, hairline, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and crisp, tapered serifs that read as delicately bracketed rather than blunt. The design favors tall capitals and a poised vertical axis, with strong thick–thin modulation that gives strokes a chiseled, engraved feel. Curves are smoothly tensioned and counters are open, while terminals often end in fine points that emphasize precision. Spacing and rhythm feel airy and measured, producing a bright page color at text sizes while remaining distinctly display-leaning in character.
This style performs best in editorial settings such as magazine titles, pull quotes, and high-end layouts where contrast and finesse are desirable. It also suits book covers, cultural posters, and brand wordmarks that need a premium, classical voice. In longer passages it will look most comfortable when given generous size and leading so the hairlines and spacing can breathe.
The overall tone is polished and luxe, with a composed, literary elegance that recalls classic editorial typography. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, making the voice feel formal without becoming ornate.
The type appears designed to deliver a modern take on a classic high-contrast text serif, prioritizing elegance, vertical poise, and sharp detail. Its proportions and finishing suggest an intention to bridge traditional readability with a more fashion-forward, display-capable crispness.
Numerals mirror the same refined contrast and delicate finishing, with prominent thin joins and carefully shaped curves that keep the set consistent with the letters. The lowercase shows a traditional, bookish structure with a restrained, contemporary crispness in its terminals and serifs.