Serif Contrasted Wobu 1 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, classical, authoritative, luxury, headline impact, classic revival, elegant contrast, prestige tone, editorial voice, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, deep apertures, tight counters.
A display-oriented serif with tall, weighty verticals and extremely fine hairline serifs that read as crisp, sharp edges. The letterforms are wide and expansive, with a strongly vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are small and clean with little visible bracketing, and many joins resolve into pointed, knife-like terminals. Counters tend to be compact against the heavy stems, and the overall rhythm feels sculpted and emphatic rather than text-neutral.
Best used for headlines, large-size editorial typography, cover lines, and branding where dramatic contrast and crisp serif detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but extended small text may require generous sizing and spacing to preserve the hairlines and interior clarity.
The tone is theatrical and editorial, combining a traditional serif structure with exaggerated contrast for a sense of authority and spectacle. It suggests prestige and formality, with a slightly vintage headline feel that can read as luxurious or institutional depending on setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and wide stance, prioritizing impact and elegance over neutrality. Its sharp serifs, vertical emphasis, and dense stroke economy point to titling and statement typography as primary goals.
In paragraphs the strong contrast and narrow hairlines create a lively sparkle, while the wide proportions and dense blacks make word shapes feel assertive. Numerals and capitals appear especially suited to titling, where the sharp serifs and vertical emphasis remain clear and intentional.