Serif Normal Wanam 1 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, headlines, luxury branding, elegant, refined, literary, formal, elegance, classic revival, editorial clarity, refined display, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy.
This serif typeface is built around very fine hairline strokes and pronounced thick–thin contrast, giving forms a crisp, polished finish. Serifs are delicate and bracketed, with tapering terminals that feel slightly calligraphic rather than blunt. Uppercase proportions are relatively broad with generous interior space, while curves (C, G, S, O) are smooth and controlled. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable structure with a two-storey “g” and compact, neatly finished joins; overall spacing reads open and airy in text.
It suits editorial design, book interiors, and magazine typography where a refined, traditional serif voice is desired. The clarity of its high-contrast shapes also lends itself to display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, and elegant brand wordmarks, especially where ample size and generous spacing can be used.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, with a formal, high-end sensibility. Its sharp contrast and refined detailing evoke classic book typography and editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian everyday text.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, cultured serif with a contemporary crispness—prioritizing elegance, contrast, and typographic finesse for high-quality reading and sophisticated display applications.
Figures appear lining and proportional, matching the varied widths of the letters; the numerals keep the same hairline finesse and contrast as the alphabet. In continuous text the rhythm is calm and even, with distinctive, lightly swashed terminals that add personality without becoming ornamental.