Serif Contrasted Waku 3 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, classical, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress. Serifs read as fine, sharp hairlines with minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a crisp, cut-in look. Counters are generally compact and well-contained while vertical stems stay dominant, producing a strong black/white rhythm; several rounds (O, Q, 0) show narrow interior apertures against heavier outer strokes. Overall spacing feels generous and the set reads broad and steady, with clean, upright construction and a polished, display-oriented finish.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, and large-scale editorial layouts where its contrast and hairline detailing can remain clear. It can also support premium branding and packaging when used at display sizes with comfortable spacing and restrained color/ink gain.
The font conveys a refined, upscale tone with a distinctly editorial dramatism. Its sharp hairlines and emphatic contrast suggest elegance and formality, with a slightly theatrical, poster-like presence when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast serif voice for display typography—prioritizing elegance, crisp detail, and strong vertical rhythm to create impactful titles and brand statements.
In text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create bright highlights that emphasize line structure and word shapes; the effect is striking but visually busy at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with strong verticals and delicate cross-strokes, reinforcing the overall glossy, fashion-forward impression.