Serif Normal Wanam 8 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, luxury branding, posters, refined, airy, contemporary, elegant, premium tone, editorial text, display elegance, modern classic, hairline, crisp, delicate, bracketed, calligraphic.
This serif design pairs hairline-thin strokes with pronounced contrast and sharply defined, lightly bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and open, with a measured, upright stance and generous internal whitespace that keeps counters clear even at larger sizes. The lowercase shows a relatively tall x-height and compact extenders, while capitals feel stately and broad with carefully tapered terminals and fine joins. Overall rhythm is calm and even, emphasizing a polished, print-oriented texture rather than dense color.
It suits editorial layouts, magazine typography, and book or film titling where high contrast and fine detail can shine. The design also fits luxury branding and large-format applications such as posters or display pull quotes, particularly on high-resolution output where the hairlines remain clean.
The tone is refined and editorial, with an airy sophistication that reads as fashion-forward and literary. Its delicate hairlines and crisp serifs convey precision and restraint, giving text a cultured, high-end presence without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-leaning text serif with a premium, print-like finish—prioritizing elegance, clarity, and a luminous page color through thin serifs, open counters, and controlled contrast.
The figures appear lining and proportional, matching the text’s elegant cadence rather than a strictly tabular feel. In the sample setting, the thin horizontals and fine serifs create a bright page color that rewards good spacing and sufficient size, especially in long lines.