Serif Normal Vawe 10 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, luxury branding, elegant, formal, classic, luxury appeal, editorial tone, display clarity, classic revival, didone-like, refined, crisp, sculpted, vertical stress.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairlines, built on mostly upright, vertical forms. Serifs are sharp and bracketless to lightly bracketed in feel, with fine terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. The capitals are tall and controlled with narrow proportions and a stately rhythm, while the lowercase keeps a conventional structure and moderate x-height, maintaining clarity despite the high contrast. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S are smooth and taut, and the numerals follow the same disciplined, high-contrast construction for a cohesive page color.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and titling in editorial layouts where its contrast and narrow proportions add sparkle and hierarchy. It can work well for fashion and luxury identities, packaging, and event materials that benefit from a formal, premium typographic voice.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, evoking luxury editorials, classic publishing, and fashion branding. Its sharp contrast and poised verticality create a confident, formal voice with a touch of drama that feels more sophisticated than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif for editorial and branding use—prioritizing elegance, sharp detail, and a distinctive vertical rhythm while keeping familiar letterforms for comfortable reading in short passages.
Spacing appears tuned for headline and short-text settings, where the fine hairlines and narrow proportions can create striking texture. The design’s crisp joints and delicate horizontals suggest it will reward generous sizes and careful contrast management in print or on high-resolution screens.