Serif Normal Wanaf 8 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, book covers, branding, elegant, refined, classic, airy, refinement, luxury, editorial clarity, classic revival, display emphasis, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, delicate, high fashion.
This serif face shows strong contrast between thick vertical stems and hairline joins, with sharp, finely tapered serifs and a clean, upright posture. Curves are smooth and controlled with a noticeably vertical stress, while terminals stay crisp and minimal rather than bulbous. Proportions feel balanced and traditional, with open counters and measured spacing that keeps the texture light and even in continuous text. Figures and capitals share the same high-contrast, chiseled construction, giving a consistent, polished rhythm across the set.
Well suited to magazine layouts, luxury branding, book covers, and elegant headline or pull-quote typography where high contrast can shine. It also works for short-to-medium passages in curated editorial contexts, especially with generous leading and careful color control.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward refinement without becoming ornate. Its delicacy and restraint suggest premium publishing and brand settings where sophistication and calm authority are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast text serif: precise, airy, and visually confident, optimized for refined typographic hierarchy and sophisticated display-led composition.
At larger sizes the thin hairlines and sharp serifs read particularly clean and stylish, emphasizing the type’s glossy, modern-classic character. In dense settings, the fine connecting strokes and light horizontals become a defining feature of the texture, making it most impactful when given enough size and breathing room.