Serif Normal Afbuw 7 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, modern, refined, elegance, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, modern refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, airy.
A refined serif with dramatic thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline finishing. The design favors vertical stress and straight, elegant main strokes paired with fine, tapered serifs and pointed terminals. Curves are smooth and controlled, with generous interior counters that keep forms open even in the lighter strokes. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly condensed in impression, while the lowercase maintains a calm rhythm with clean joins, a two-storey “g,” and a slender, upright “t.” Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with delicate horizontals and pronounced verticals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and display typography where the fine details can show clearly. It works well for fashion and lifestyle editorial design, premium branding, beauty and fragrance packaging, and upscale invitations. For longer passages, it performs most convincingly in well-spaced, larger-size settings such as print editorials or refined brochures.
The overall tone is poised and polished, projecting an editorial, boutique feel. Its sharp refinement and airy detailing suggest luxury contexts—more catwalk and magazine masthead than utilitarian UI copy. The contrast and precision read as contemporary rather than rustic or old-world.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-fashion serif voice: elegant, minimal in ornament, and driven by contrast and sharp finishing. It prioritizes sophistication and visual drama while keeping letterforms conventional enough to remain readable in editorial composition.
At larger sizes the hairline serifs and thin connecting strokes become a defining feature, creating sparkle and a high-end texture. In continuous text, the strong contrast and narrow hairlines create an elegant cadence but can emphasize line breaks and spacing, so careful typesetting and sufficient size help maintain clarity.