Serif Normal Vafu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gio' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine design, book titling, display typography, branding, editorial, classic, formal, refined, dramatic, headline impact, classic authority, elegant tone, space economy, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp joins, tight spacing.
This serif design combines tall, compact letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are sharp and hairline-like, often bracketed into the stems, giving the shapes a crisp, engraved feel. The round letters show a clear vertical stress and relatively tight apertures, while horizontals and connecting strokes stay slender, emphasizing contrast. Overall proportions are narrow with a steady, disciplined rhythm that reads cleanly in both caps and lowercase, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast, upright logic.
It suits editorial and display roles such as magazine headlines, book or chapter titling, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic serif voice with extra snap. It can also work for short passages in print-like layouts where a compact, high-contrast texture is desirable, especially when given enough size and leading.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone—confident and refined rather than casual. Its strong contrast and pointed terminals add a slightly dramatic, high-end flavor associated with publishing and fashion-oriented typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast text serif: compact proportions for economy and impact, paired with crisp hairline details for sophistication. Its consistent contrast and disciplined shapes suggest an emphasis on elegant hierarchy and strong headline presence.
Capitals feel stately and condensed, with strong vertical emphasis; the lowercase maintains a compact texture that can look dense in continuous setting. At larger sizes the razor-like serifs and fine hairlines become a prominent stylistic feature, while at smaller sizes they may require careful size and spacing choices to preserve clarity.