Serif Contrasted Wofa 3 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, classic, formal, authoritative, dramatic, impact, prestige, classic editorial, refinement, drama, vertical stress, sharp serifs, hairline joins, engraved, display.
This serif typeface combines heavy vertical stems with very thin hairline connections and pronounced vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, giving an engraved, high-contrast look with crisp terminals. Proportions are expansive, with broad capitals and generous set width that produces a strong horizontal presence in text. Curves (like in C, G, O, Q, and S) show tight hairline transitions into thick strokes, while details such as the two-storey a and g, the long descenders, and the ball-like finials on some lowercase forms add a distinctly traditional flavor.
This font is best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine titles, posters, and book covers where its contrast and width can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and formal announcements when set with ample spacing and at sufficiently large sizes to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is stately and editorial, projecting confidence and formality. Its dramatic contrast and crisp finishing lend a refined, somewhat theatrical energy suited to high-impact typographic moments.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional high-contrast serif voice with maximum visual impact, pairing stout verticals with refined hairlines to evoke classic print typography in bold, attention-grabbing compositions.
In the sample text, the bold dark mass of the verticals creates strong word shapes, while the hairlines and fine serifs add sparkle and a delicate texture at larger sizes. Numerals are sturdy and similarly contrasted, with curved figures showing noticeable thick–thin modulation and a classic, print-oriented feel.