Serif Normal Wabel 2 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, refined, classic, airy, poised, elegant reading, premium tone, classic modernity, page brightness, transitional, bracketed, sharp, delicate, crisp.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Uppercase forms feel measured and spacious, with generous counters and a steady vertical axis; curves terminate in fine, tapered strokes that keep the texture light on the page. The lowercase maintains an even rhythm with open apertures and slender joins, while details like the ear on “g” and the long, curved tail on “Q” add subtle calligraphic nuance without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same refined construction, with thin hairlines and controlled curves that read cleanly at display and text sizes in the samples shown.
Well-suited to magazine layouts, book typography, and other editorial contexts where a refined serif texture is desired. The high-contrast detailing and crisp serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand identities that need an elevated, classic voice.
The overall tone is elegant and composed, evoking traditional book typography and contemporary editorial styling. Its light, polished presence feels premium and literary, with a quiet sophistication suited to restrained, high-end communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif feel—prioritizing elegance, clarity, and a bright page color through fine hairlines, controlled contrast, and carefully finished terminals.
Stroke endings are consistently sharp and tapered, creating a crisp sparkle in larger sizes. Spacing appears comfortable and slightly expansive, producing an open, airy color in paragraph settings and smooth, uncluttered word shapes.