Serif Normal Waruj 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a high-contrast serif with very thin hairlines set against firm vertical stems and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The spacing feels open and poised, and the letterforms maintain a clean, upright posture with a calm, measured rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast and appear well-suited to running text, with restrained detailing rather than blunt, geometric forms.
It fits long-form editorial settings such as book interiors, magazine articles, and essays where a refined serif texture is desired. It also works well for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and brand typography for fashion, arts, and cultural institutions—especially in layouts that can give the thin strokes room to breathe.
The overall tone is polished and literary, projecting an editorial sophistication associated with books, magazines, and cultural writing. Its delicacy and sharp finishing details give it a premium, classical feel that reads as formal without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile serif optimized for a cultured reading experience, using strong stroke contrast and carefully shaped serifs to deliver clarity with a distinctly elegant voice.
In the text sample, the strong contrast and fine terminals create a luminous texture at larger sizes, while the thin strokes suggest it will benefit from comfortable sizes and good reproduction conditions. The design avoids exaggerated quirks, leaning instead on balanced proportions, refined curves, and crisp serif articulation.