Serif Normal Wabol 9 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif typeface is built around fine, tapering hairline serifs and pronounced stroke contrast, with thin horizontals and sharper terminals set against fuller verticals. Proportions feel balanced and traditionally modeled, with generous inner counters and smooth, rounded bowls that keep the texture open at text sizes. The capitals are stately and relatively slender, while the lowercase shows a measured rhythm with clear ascenders/descenders and a neat, carefully controlled join behavior. Overall spacing reads even and calm, producing a light, polished page color.
It performs well in editorial contexts such as magazines, books, and long-form print where an elegant serif texture is desirable. The high-contrast detailing also makes it a strong choice for luxury branding, headlines, pull quotes, and formal stationery when set with comfortable size and leading.
The tone is sophisticated and composed, leaning toward luxury and editorial refinement rather than utilitarian neutrality. Its delicacy and contrast evoke classic book typography and fashion-forward presentation, giving layouts a poised, cultured voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with contemporary cleanliness—prioritizing elegance, sharp typographic detail, and an open reading texture over ruggedness or heavy emphasis.
Curves are drawn with a graceful, calligraphic sensibility—noticeable in the sweeping forms of letters like C/G/S and the fluid, slightly cupped serifs. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and feel suited to running text and display settings where a crisp, upscale impression is desired.