Serif Normal Wega 8 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, luxury branding, headlines, elegant, airy, refined, literary, contemporary classic, elegance, editorial voice, luxury tone, high contrast, display refinement, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp terminals, delicate.
A very delicate serif with pronounced stroke contrast and hairline, sharply finished serifs. The letterforms show a predominantly vertical axis with smooth, rounded bowls and long, clean curves, while joins and diagonals stay slender and precise. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with open counters and generous spacing that keeps the rhythm light and uncluttered. Numerals and capitals maintain the same refined contrast, giving an overall crisp, polished texture on the page.
Best suited to editorial typography, magazine features, and book or section titles where a refined, high-contrast serif is desired. It also fits luxury branding and packaging, especially for logotypes and display lines that benefit from delicate hairlines and a bright, elegant texture.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, with a quiet luxury that reads as editorial and fashion-adjacent. Its light color and sharp detailing convey sophistication and restraint rather than robustness, lending a premium, curated feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice that feels classic in structure but contemporary in its cleanliness and restraint. It emphasizes elegance and clarity over sturdiness, aiming for premium, display-leaning typography that can still function in well-controlled text settings.
Because the thinnest strokes and serifs are extremely fine, the design favors sizes and output conditions where subtle details won’t break down. In longer settings, the even spacing and clear forms help maintain a smooth, flowing cadence while still delivering a distinctly high-fashion, high-contrast personality.