Serif Contrasted Wajy 3 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, classical, dramatic, fashion, elegance, impact, premium branding, editorial authority, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and razor-thin hairlines against weighty main strokes. Serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, giving a crisp, engraved feel, while curves show a pronounced thick–thin modulation. Proportions run generously wide, especially in capitals, with ample internal space and a stately rhythm; lowercase keeps a relatively conventional x-height but reads open due to the width and contrast. Numerals and punctuation echo the same tension between bold stems and delicate finishing strokes, producing a polished, display-forward texture at text sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, pull quotes, and brand marks where its contrast and width can read cleanly. It also works for short editorial passages in high-quality print or high-resolution digital layouts, especially where a refined, premium voice is desired.
The tone is formal and elevated, balancing classic bookish authority with a fashion-editorial edge. Its dramatic contrast and sharp terminals suggest luxury, ceremony, and a controlled, high-end sophistication rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast serif statement with a classic foundation—prioritizing elegance, impact, and sharpness for display typography while retaining enough traditional structure to support selective editorial use.
The extremely fine horizontals and hairline serifs become visually delicate, so the face benefits from generous sizes and good reproduction conditions. In dense settings the contrast can create a sparkling texture, while in headings it delivers crisp, impactful silhouettes.