Serif Normal Veban 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, elegant, formal, refined, classic, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, formal setting, print refinement, bracketed, hairline, scotch-like, transitional, crisp.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and delicate hairline serifs. The letterforms show a disciplined, text-oriented build with moderate proportions, rounded bowls, and a steady vertical stress. Serifs are small and neatly bracketed, with smooth joins and tapered terminals that keep counters open and rhythm consistent in continuous reading. Capitals feel stately and restrained, while the lowercase maintains a calm, bookish texture with a two-storey “g” and traditional figures that match the high-contrast color.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine layouts where a classic serif voice and clear rhythm are desired. It also works effectively for refined headings, pull quotes, and formal print applications such as programs or invitations where elegance and typographic tradition are important.
The overall tone is classical and polished, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than overt display. Its crisp contrast and tidy finishing convey tradition, seriousness, and a quiet sense of luxury suitable for cultivated typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances elegance with readability. Its controlled proportions and careful serif treatment suggest an aim for dependable editorial performance with a cultivated, timeless character.
In paragraph setting the face produces a clean, slightly airy texture: hairlines stay fine while stems hold the line, giving a sharp, engraved impression without becoming ornamental. The numerals and capitals share the same measured contrast, supporting a cohesive typographic palette for text with occasional emphasis.