Serif Normal Vemav 5 is a very light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, refined, luxury, high-end, elegance, prestige, editorial tone, display impact, modern classic, hairline, didone-like, crisp, elegant, dramatic.
A delicate, hairline serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, polished finish. The letterforms combine sharp, unbracketed serifs with smooth, rounded bowls and long, tapering terminals, creating a distinctly high-contrast rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel stately and open, while the lowercase keeps a measured, bookish structure; overall spacing reads airy and composed, and the numerals follow the same refined, contrast-forward logic.
Best suited to large sizes where its hairline details and contrast can be appreciated—editorial headlines, mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant invitations. It can also work for short pull quotes or title treatments where a refined, high-contrast serif is desired.
The overall tone is poised and glamorous, with a couture/editorial sensibility. Its extreme finesse and dramatic contrast evoke luxury, formality, and a contemporary take on classic sophistication rather than warmth or sturdiness.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a classic high-contrast serif: elegant proportions, razor-thin details, and a composed typographic color aimed at premium editorial and brand expression.
Curves are drawn with clean, continuous stress and minimal optical noise, giving the design a glossy, print-oriented look. The character set shown maintains consistent contrast and terminal treatment across letters and figures, supporting a cohesive voice in display settings.