Serif Normal Modal 8 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, magazine titles, book covers, branding, editorial, elegant, authoritative, fashion-forward, literary, editorial polish, modern classicism, premium tone, display emphasis, bracketed, hairline serifs, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline finishing. Serifs are bracketed and sharply tapered, with pointed terminals and controlled, calligraphic stress that stays consistently upright. Proportions are on the broader side, giving capitals ample presence while the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm. Curves are smooth and polished, counters are moderately open, and joins are clean, producing a glossy, high-end texture in words and lines.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and other display-leaning typography in magazines, book covers, and brand identities where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short-form text such as introductions, captions, or pull quotes when set with comfortable size and leading to preserve the delicacy of hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and editorial, balancing classic bookish manners with a contemporary, fashion-led sharpness. Its strong contrast and sculpted details feel premium and formal, lending a sense of authority and sophistication to titles and pull quotes.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary take on a traditional text serif: stately proportions, disciplined structure, and high-contrast detailing intended to elevate editorial and branding typography with a polished, premium voice.
The design favors clarity through distinct letterforms and decisive terminals, with numerals and capitals that read confidently at display sizes. The texture in the sample text is lively and slightly dramatic due to the contrast and the fine serif treatment, which gives lines a refined sparkle on white backgrounds.