Serif Contrasted Waku 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, titles, dramatic, luxurious, theatrical, attention grabbing, luxury tone, stylized classic, display focus, branding, hairline serifs, vertical stress, swashy details, sharp terminals, display contrast.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with a pronounced vertical stress and extremely fine hairlines set against heavy main strokes. Serifs are sharp and delicate, often reading as hairline slabs at the ends, with minimal bracketing and crisp joins that emphasize the contrast. Proportions run wide with generous set width and a steady, upright rhythm, while many bowls and counters feel tightly controlled by thick verticals. Several glyphs show decorative, cut-in interior shapes and occasional spur-like or swash-like strokes that add a stylized, engraved quality. Figures and capitals are bold and commanding, with thin crossbars and refined details that become prominent at larger sizes.
This font is best suited to display use such as headlines, magazine titling, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and packaging where its contrast and stylized details can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or mastheads that need a distinctive, upscale presence, but it is less suited to long text at small sizes where hairlines and internal cut shapes may compete for attention.
The overall tone is glamorous and assertive, combining luxury-magazine polish with a slightly eccentric, show-card energy. Its sharp contrast and ornamental interior cuts give it a dramatic, theatrical voice that feels attention-seeking rather than quiet or utilitarian. The look suggests prestige and spectacle at the same time, suited to statements and headlines.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that amplifies classic Didone-like contrast with added ornamental cuts and occasional swashy gestures. It aims to deliver a bold, premium voice for branding and editorial settings, prioritizing visual impact and stylization over neutrality.
In the sample text, the hairline elements and interior cut details can visually “sparkle” and may feel busy when tightly set, especially around rounded letters and numerals. The wide letterforms create a roomy texture, while the contrast produces strong black-and-white patterning that benefits from ample size and comfortable spacing.