Serif Normal Wanuy 17 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif has a very fine, hairline presence with pronounced thick–thin modulation and long, tapered serifs that read as lightly bracketed rather than slabbed. Curves are smooth and open, with generous interior counters and a calm, even rhythm across text. Terminals tend to finish in pointed, calligraphic flicks, and the overall drawing feels precise and slightly expanded, helping the thin strokes stay legible at display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same high-contrast structure, with elegant joins and a consistent, controlled stress.
It performs best in editorial settings where an elegant, high-contrast serif is desired—magazine headlines, book titles, pull quotes, and refined packaging or identity work. For longer passages, it will suit larger text sizes and well-controlled printing or screen conditions that preserve its thin strokes.
The tone is refined and cultured, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian text work. Its delicacy and sweeping serifs give it a fashionable, high-end character—poised, quiet, and formal without feeling rigid.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary take on a classic, high-contrast text serif: graceful, readable structure paired with fashion-forward delicacy. Its wide, open forms and careful modulation suggest an emphasis on sophistication and clarity in display and premium editorial typography.
In the sample text, the hairline horizontals and fine joins create a distinctly luminous page color; spacing appears measured and relatively open, reinforcing the airy feel. The italic is not shown, and the design reads as optimized for clean, high-resolution reproduction where its thin features can hold.