Serif Normal Vafu 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, headlines, elegant, classic, formal, refined, text setting, classic editorial, refined display, book tradition, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, crisp.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered stroke endings and finely bracketed serifs. Letterforms are upright with a measured, bookish rhythm: capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase features gently calligraphic joins and softly cupped terminals. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly sculpted, and counters remain open enough to keep the texture clear at text sizes. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with ascenders and descenders, adding a more traditional, mixed-height cadence in running text.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, as well as for magazine layouts, essays, and literary branding. The sharp contrast and refined caps also make it effective for titles, pull quotes, and other display moments that benefit from a formal, polished presence.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its high-contrast drawing and sharp finishing details convey refinement and authority rather than casual friendliness, suggesting a classic, cultivated voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a more luxurious, editorial finish. Its oldstyle numeral style and calligraphic nuances suggest an aim to evoke traditional book typography while remaining clean and contemporary in execution.
The italics are not shown; the presented style relies on contrast, bracketed serifs, and subtly calligraphic lowercase details (notably in letters like a, g, and y) to create a lively but controlled page color. Spacing in the samples reads balanced and not overly tight, supporting continuous reading while still feeling crisp in display settings.