Serif Normal Wanoh 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, classic, poetic, refinement, formality, literary tone, premium feel, classic authority, hairline serifs, vertical stress, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, airy.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines paired to fuller verticals, producing a bright, delicate color on the page. Serifs are fine and sharply finished, with subtle bracketing and pointed terminals that give many strokes a calligraphic, drawn quality. Uppercase forms feel stately and controlled, while the lowercase shows more movement—noticeably in the double-storey a and g, the narrow, elegant s, and the long, slender ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with thin connecting strokes and a graceful, bookish rhythm.
It suits editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and sophisticated headlines where high contrast and a polished rhythm are desirable. It also works well for formal materials—programs, invitations, and branded collateral—when set with ample size and breathing room.
Overall it conveys sophistication and restraint—an editorial, literary tone that feels traditional without becoming heavy. The extreme contrast and fine finishing add a sense of luxury and ceremony, suitable for settings where refinement is the primary message.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading voice with elevated refinement, combining traditional serif construction with fashion-like contrast and sharp detailing for a premium, cultured impression.
The design relies on very thin hairlines and small details (especially in joins, serifs, and crossbars), which makes it visually striking at display sizes and in high-quality print, while encouraging generous spacing and careful size choice in longer passages.