Serif Contrasted Wasu 4 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, book covers, posters, elegant, dramatic, formal, classic, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic revival, display refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, crisp, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical, Didone-like stress. Serifs are fine and crisp with minimal bracketing, while joins and curves snap into hairlines quickly, creating a bright, glittering texture in text. Proportions read generously wide with ample interior space and relatively open counters, and capitals feel stately and even. Lowercase shows compact, controlled curves with occasional ball terminals and delicate finishing strokes that emphasize the contrast and refinement.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine and editorial titling, and cover work where its contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of refined text—such as captions or introductions—when set with comfortable size and spacing to preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining formality with a dramatic, fashion-forward sheen. Its sharp hairlines and clean, upright posture suggest luxury, ceremony, and cultivated taste rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary interpretation of classic high-contrast serif typography: wide, poised letterforms paired with razor-thin serifs and strong vertical emphasis. The goal is likely a luxurious, authoritative voice that stands out in editorial and branding contexts.
In the sample text, the light hairlines and pointed serifs produce a lively sparkle at larger sizes, while the extreme contrast and fine details make the rhythm more sensitive as sizes drop. Numerals and capitals carry a refined, display-oriented presence, with elegant curves and tight, precise terminals that reinforce the font’s crispness.