Serif Normal Hariw 8 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, fashion, invitations, poetry, elegant, literary, refined, airy, classic, elegance, editorial tone, classicism, luxury feel, italic voice, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, bracketed, high-waisted.
A delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline terminals that stay crisp and controlled. The letterforms lean with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, combining sharp wedge-like serifs and fine bracketed joins for a polished, editorial texture. Curves are taut and elliptical, counters are open, and spacing feels measured, giving lines of text a light, sparkling color without becoming brittle. Numerals and capitals maintain the same refined contrast, with graceful strokes and tapered endings that emphasize verticality.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and refined brand applications where an italic voice is desired as the primary style. It can work beautifully for pull quotes, headlines, and premium packaging copy, and also for invitations or formal announcements where elegance and nuance are more important than rugged small-size utility.
The overall tone is cultured and sophisticated, suggesting tradition and careful craft rather than loud display. Its lightness and glide convey a sense of poise and discretion, lending a romantic, literary feel that reads as premium and formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion italic serif with an emphasis on contrast, grace, and typographic sparkle. It aims to provide an elegant reading texture and a distinctive, cultivated voice for sophisticated publishing and branding.
The italics show lively entry and exit strokes, especially in the lowercase, with a noticeable handwritten influence while remaining firmly typographic. Capitals are restrained and classical, and the figures share the same hairline delicacy, making the font feel best when given enough size or print-quality contrast.