Serif Contrasted Wajy 1 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, luxury branding, elegant, editorial, classical, dramatic, refined, display impact, luxury tone, editorial clarity, classic revival, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, finely drawn hairline serifs. Strokes alternate between sturdy main stems and very thin connecting lines, producing bright, open counters and a polished rhythm. Serifs are mostly unbracketed and knife-like, with tapered terminals and clean, decisive joins. Proportions lean generous in width, and the overall color on the page stays lively and sparkling due to the extreme thick–thin modulation.
Best suited to headlines, large-format typography, and editorial display where the fine hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It fits fashion and lifestyle contexts, premium packaging, and brand marks that want a classic, upscale tone. In longer passages it can work for short editorial blocks at comfortable sizes where the contrast remains clear without the hairlines disappearing.
The font conveys a poised, fashion-forward elegance with a distinctly editorial sharpness. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing feel luxurious and formal, while the wide stance adds confidence and presence. Overall it reads as classic and refined rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice that feels luxurious and authoritative. By pairing wide proportions with razor-thin details and vertical stress, it aims to create strong headline impact while retaining a traditional, bookish elegance.
In the sample text, the hairlines become especially prominent at larger sizes, giving the face a glittering, high-end look. Uppercase forms feel stately and structured, while the lowercase introduces a slightly more bookish flow without losing the crispness of the system. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, maintaining a cohesive, display-oriented texture.