Serif Contrasted Kuwu 10 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literary titles, invitations, refined, literary, classic, formal, text elegance, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, elegant, calligraphic.
A delicate serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp, hairline terminals. Strokes transition from thin to moderately thick, producing a clean, high-contrast rhythm without feeling overly ornate. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and curves are smooth and controlled, giving counters a clear, open shape. Proportions are traditional and steady, with a tidy baseline presence and measured spacing that reads evenly in continuous text.
Works well for long-form reading in print-oriented contexts such as books, essays, and magazine typography, where its sharp serifs and contrast add authority and structure. It also suits refined headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral like programs or invitations when set with comfortable size and leading.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, suggesting formality and restraint rather than display exuberance. Its thin finishing strokes and poised contrast lend a sense of sophistication suited to classic, cultivated typography.
Designed to provide a traditional, high-contrast serif voice that feels classical and composed in paragraphs while retaining enough sharpness and elegance to elevate headlines and titling.
Uppercase forms feel stately and balanced, while the lowercase keeps a calm, readable cadence with crisp joins and fine terminals. Numerals match the same refined contrast and look suited to text settings rather than heavy signage.