Serif Normal Waked 8 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, timelessness, editorial tone, print tradition, bracketed, transitional, calligraphic, crisp, elegant.
This serif has finely drawn, bracketed serifs and a calm, upright stance with crisp, high-contrast strokes. Curves are clean and moderately round, while joins and terminals show subtle calligraphic influence rather than mechanical geometry. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are stately with controlled width, lowercase counters are open, and spacing is even, producing a steady text rhythm. Numerals are proportional and similarly refined, with delicate hairlines and clear forms that match the lettercolor.
Well suited to long-form reading environments such as books, essays, and magazine typography, where its steady rhythm and refined serifs support comfortable word recognition. It also fits editorial headlines, pull quotes, and premium branding where a traditional, cultivated voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with an understated elegance suited to formal, cultivated typography. Its contrast and finishing details convey tradition and authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances crisp contrast with readable proportions, aiming for a timeless, literary look that performs reliably in continuous text while scaling gracefully to larger settings.
In the sample text, the face maintains a smooth line-to-line flow and consistent color, with crisp serifs that define word shapes clearly at larger text and display sizes. The ampersand and punctuation follow the same restrained, editorial character, keeping the palette cohesive across mixed-case settings.