Serif Normal Wadem 13 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a delicate, high-contrast serif with thin hairline serifs and sharp, tapered terminals. Strokes show a pronounced thick–thin modulation with largely vertical stress, giving round letters a crisp, sculpted feel. Proportions are balanced and traditional, with moderately narrow capitals, smooth curves, and a consistent baseline rhythm. Lowercase forms are clean and readable, featuring a double-storey “a,” a single-storey “g” with an open loop, and fine joins that keep counters spacious despite the light hairlines.
Well suited to editorial design, book typography, and magazine layouts where a refined, high-contrast serif is desired. It can perform especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and elegant branding applications, and it also supports comfortable reading in larger text sizes where its fine hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and poised, leaning toward classic book and magazine typography. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing convey a quiet sophistication—formal without feeling ornate—and a distinctly editorial, literary character.
The design appears intended to capture a contemporary take on classical serif construction: strong thick–thin contrast, precise hairline serifs, and a calm upright stance that produces an elegant, high-end text and display voice.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered serifs read as precise and luxurious, while the contrast creates bright internal whites and a lively texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals maintain the same refined modulation, making the set feel cohesive for mixed-case settings.