Serif Normal Afgum 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, headlines, branding, classic, editorial, elegant, literary, refined, text clarity, editorial tone, refined contrast, classic voice, bracketed serifs, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with hairline serifs and a generally vertical stress. Letterforms are built from sturdy, straight main strokes paired with tapered joins and sharply cut terminals, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved-like precision. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a steady baseline rhythm; capitals are stately without being overly wide. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing strong verticals with thin linking strokes and refined curves.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and reports where a classic serif voice is desired. The sharp contrast and refined detailing also make it a strong choice for magazine typography, pull quotes, and display settings such as headlines, titles, and upscale brand identities.
The overall tone is formal and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and modern editorial polish. Its high contrast and crisp finishing convey sophistication and authority while remaining composed and readable in continuous text.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional, text-seriffed reading experience with heightened contrast for a more contemporary, luxurious finish. Its consistent structure suggests an intention to balance literary familiarity with a crisp, high-end editorial character.
The design leans on clean geometry and tight, disciplined curves rather than calligraphic flourish. Several shapes show distinctive wedge-like entry/exit strokes and finely tapered diagonals that add a slightly fashion-forward edge to an otherwise conventional text serif.