Serif Normal Wabal 13 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, luxury branding, invitations, book jackets, elegant, editorial, refined, fashion, classic, editorial polish, luxury tone, display elegance, classic readability, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, delicate, crisp.
This typeface presents a delicate modern serif with strong thick–thin modulation and crisp, finely tapered serifs. Curves are smooth and round with controlled, calligraphic stress, while vertical stems remain clean and straight. Serifs are slim and precise, with subtle bracketing that keeps joins from feeling abrupt. The lowercase shows compact, tidy forms with small details—such as a single-storey “g,” narrow bowls, and a slender, lightly curving “t”—creating a light, airy texture in text.
It works especially well for editorial typography, magazine headlines, and brand identities that benefit from high contrast and finesse. The design’s sharp detailing can shine in large sizes—logotypes, titles, pull quotes, and packaging—while also supporting refined short-form text where a light, elegant texture is desired.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, balancing classic bookish manners with a contemporary, fashion-forward sharpness. Its hairline details and poised rhythm convey sophistication and restraint, suited to designs that want a quiet sense of luxury rather than ruggedness or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, boutique editorial serif: highly refined, contrast-driven, and visually distinctive in display settings, while remaining grounded in conventional text-serif structure for readable composition.
Capital proportions feel stately and open, with generous interior space in letters like O and C, while the Q features a distinctive, decorative tail that adds a signature flourish. Numerals are refined and old-style in feeling, with varied widths and graceful curves that match the serif detailing.