Serif Normal Wagus 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, book titles, invitations, luxury branding, elegant, refined, airy, classic, refined text, editorial polish, classic authority, display elegance, hairline serifs, delicate, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This typeface is a delicate, high-contrast serif with thin hairline strokes and sharp, tapered serifs. Curves are smooth and controlled, with a noticeably vertical, disciplined construction and a calm baseline rhythm. Capitals feel stately and spacious, while the lowercase shows clear modulation and open counters; details like the two-storey “g,” bracketed joins, and fine terminals reinforce a traditional text-serif structure. Numerals are similarly refined, with slender forms and consistent stroke contrast that keeps the overall color light and airy.
Well suited to editorial layouts, magazine typography, and book or journal titling where an elegant, high-contrast serif is desired. It also fits premium branding and formal printed pieces such as invitations, programs, and certificates, particularly when set at display or comfortable reading sizes.
The overall tone is poised and sophisticated, leaning toward classic literary and fashion-editorial sensibilities. Its light presence and crisp finishing convey formality and restraint rather than warmth, giving text a polished, high-end feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a conventional text serif by emphasizing high contrast, sharp finishing, and a light, refined texture. It aims to balance classic proportions with a crisp, modern editorial polish for sophisticated typographic settings.
In continuous text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a bright page color and a sense of precision, especially at larger sizes. The design’s contrast and fine details make it feel best when allowed adequate size and whitespace, where its sharp terminals and smooth curves can read clearly.