Serif Normal Wanin 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, classic readability, editorial tone, premium elegance, display refinement, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp joins.
This typeface is a delicate, high-contrast serif with thin hairlines and firmer vertical stems, creating a crisp, engraved rhythm. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharp, with pointed, wedge-like endings visible in letters such as A, K, V, W, and X. Curves show a predominantly vertical stress and smooth modulation, while counters are generous and open, especially in C, O, and e. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented: capitals are stately and restrained, and the lowercase shows a balanced x-height with compact, well-controlled ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and include distinctive shapes (notably the curled 2 and open, flowing 8/9 forms) that reinforce a classical book-face character.
Well suited to editorial typography, long-form reading, and book or magazine layouts where a refined serif tone is desired. It also works effectively for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and brand materials that benefit from a classic, high-contrast presence, such as invitations and premium packaging.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, with a quiet sophistication that reads as editorial and literary rather than loud or decorative. The sharp terminals and finely drawn hairlines add a sense of formality and precision, giving text an airy, polished voice.
The design appears intended as a modern classic text serif: prioritizing a graceful reading rhythm and traditional proportions while using pronounced stroke modulation and crisp terminals to add contemporary polish for display and editorial settings.
At larger sizes the hairlines and pointed terminals become especially prominent, giving headlines a polished, fashion-forward sparkle. In continuous text, the consistent contrast and moderate spacing maintain an orderly cadence, while distinctive letterforms (such as the tailed Q and the sculpted curves of S and g) add character without breaking the conventional text-serif feel.