Serif Normal Vemuz 11 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, literary, classic, editorial refinement, classical authority, high-contrast elegance, print polish, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, bracketed serifs, sharp apexes.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline details. The letterforms show bracketed serifs and predominantly vertical stress, with smooth, rounded bowls paired with sharply tapered joins and pointed apexes. Proportions feel classical and balanced, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a steady, bookish rhythm in running text. Numerals and capitals carry the same disciplined contrast, producing a polished, high-definition silhouette at display sizes.
Well suited to editorial layouts, magazine typography, and book work where a classic, high-contrast serif is desired. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and refined printed materials such as invitations or programs, where its sharp serifs and luminous contrast can be appreciated.
The font conveys a poised, cultivated tone associated with editorial design and classical typography. Its high-contrast sparkle and neatly controlled serifs read as formal and premium, lending a sense of tradition, care, and authority without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast reading and display serif with a distinctly editorial finish. It prioritizes elegance and typographic brightness through hairline detailing, while maintaining familiar proportions and a disciplined, conventional structure for comfortable setting.
In text settings the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a bright, shimmering texture, while the heavier verticals keep forms stable and legible. The italic is not shown in the images; the samples indicate a consistent, upright voice with clear differentiation between capitals, lowercase, and lining figures.