Serif Normal Wabum 7 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif typeface has a delicate, high-contrast build with thin hairlines and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and open, with round counters and a calm, even rhythm in text. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are stately and restrained, while lowercase forms show refined detailing such as a single-storey “g,” a curved “y” descender, and small, neat terminals. Numerals follow the same refined logic, mixing straight stems with light, calligraphic curves, keeping an overall crisp, polished texture on the page.
It fits editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts where a refined serif texture is desired. It also suits elegant headlines, pull quotes, cultural branding, and formal materials like programs or invitations, especially when set with ample spacing to preserve its fine detailing.
The tone is elegant and literary, with a quiet sense of formality. Its light touch and pronounced contrast convey sophistication and a classic editorial character rather than a utilitarian or rugged voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading experience with a contemporary crispness: traditional proportions, clear letter differentiation, and carefully shaped serifs and terminals that create an upscale, composed voice across both text and display sizes.
In the sample text, the thin horizontals and fine serifs create a bright, airy color that rewards comfortable sizes and generous leading. The italics are not shown; the presentation emphasizes a clean, upright roman suited to refined reading and display settings.