Serif Normal Waray 1 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, fashion, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, calm, classical, editorial elegance, premium tone, classic revival, display refinement, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp, delicate.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with crisp hairline serifs and a predominantly vertical axis. Strokes transition sharply between thin and thick, producing bright, airy counters and a polished, engraved feel. Proportions are fairly classical with moderate ascenders and descenders, while round forms like C, O, and Q are smooth and open. Terminals are clean and minimal, and the numerals follow the same refined contrast, with slender joins and elegant curves.
Well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, book titles, and other editorial applications where elegance and contrast are desirable. It can also support premium branding and formal invitations, especially in larger sizes where the hairlines remain clear and the shapes feel most intentional.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, evoking editorial sophistication and a quiet sense of luxury. Its slender details and sharp contrasts feel formal and composed rather than robust or casual, giving text a graceful, literary atmosphere.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif lettering, prioritizing sophistication, clarity of form, and a luxurious typographic color. Its restrained detailing and balanced proportions suggest a focus on polished reading experiences and upscale display use.
At larger sizes the fine serifs and thin hairlines read as precise and stylish; in dense settings the contrast becomes the dominant texture, creating a shimmering rhythm across lines. The punctuation and dot elements appear small and restrained, reinforcing the font’s understated, refined character.