Serif Normal Wabab 4 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, luxury branding, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, modern classic, display elegance, luxury tone, editorial impact, refined branding, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, tight apertures, delicate, graceful.
A delicate serif with striking thick–thin modulation and hairline finishing strokes. The letterforms show crisp, tapered serifs and sharp, pointed terminals, paired with smooth, rounded bowls and a generally vertical axis. Proportions feel classical yet streamlined, with a steady rhythm in text and noticeably slender horizontals and joins that emphasize the contrast. Numerals and capitals maintain the same refined, high-fashion logic, with open curves and clean, controlled silhouettes.
Well suited for magazine headlines, lookbooks, luxury packaging, and brand wordmarks where fine details can be preserved. It also fits invitations and titling applications that benefit from a polished, formal serif presence, especially at display sizes.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, suggesting couture editorial styling and premium branding. Its razor-thin details and crisp terminals add a sense of precision and sophistication, while the rounded curves keep the texture graceful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif, prioritizing elegance and visual drama through hairline features and sharpened terminals. It aims to create a premium, editorial voice that stands out in headings and refined brand contexts.
At larger sizes the extreme contrast and hairline serifs read as a defining feature, giving the face a sparkling, high-end texture. In paragraphs, the thin strokes and narrow internal openings create a light, airy color that feels best when given generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.