Serif Normal Vaku 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, editorial headlines, fashion branding, invitations, editorial, luxury, classic, refined, literary, elegant reading, premium tone, classic authority, headline impact, bracketed, flared, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and strong, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are bracketed and often subtly flared, giving terminals a crisp, chiseled finish without feeling mechanical. Proportions are fairly traditional, with generous ascenders and a steady, bookish rhythm; capitals read stately and slightly narrow, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and tidy joins. Numerals and punctuation match the same refined contrast, with elegant curves and delicate horizontals.
This face suits editorial typography where contrast and refinement are desirable, such as magazine spreads, book covers, and section openers. It also works well for upscale branding and packaging when set with ample spacing, and for invitations or certificates that benefit from a formal, classic voice.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, conveying a sense of tradition, sophistication, and quiet drama. Its crisp contrast and poised shapes suggest premium contexts—more “magazine and publishing” than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic text-and-display serif: strong contrast for elegance, traditional proportions for readability, and crisp finishing details to add a premium, print-forward character.
At text sizes the hairlines become a defining feature, producing a bright, shimmering texture on the line. The design balances sharp detail with restrained curvature, keeping long-form paragraphs looking formal and composed while still feeling lively in display settings.