Serif Normal Wolef 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, transitional, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, sharp terminals.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-first rhythm. The capitals are proportioned with restrained, slightly flared terminals and crisp serifs that stay unobtrusive at reading sizes. Lowercase forms show a traditional construction with a two-storey a, compact bowls, and a fairly vertical stress; counters are open enough to keep paragraphs clear without feeling loose. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights and some descenders), reinforcing a book-oriented texture and a slightly more organic line of figures in running text.
Well suited for body text in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice supports comfortable reading. It can also serve for formal documents, reports, and academic-style materials, with enough refinement for headings when set larger.
The tone is classic and literary, with a composed, editorial feel suited to long-form reading. It reads as traditional rather than trendy, projecting trust, formality, and a quiet authority.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an established print tradition, while adding just enough contrast and detail to feel polished in editorial settings.
Spacing appears even and conservative, producing a smooth typographic color in the sample paragraph. Details like the crisp crossbars and the pointed joins on letters such as V/W/X add a subtle sharpness without turning the design into a display face.