Serif Normal Wudal 16 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, fashion, invitations, headlines, elegant, refined, airy, literary, classic, refinement, classicism, editorial voice, luxury tone, hairline serifs, delicate, crisp, formal.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline finishing strokes. The design keeps a tall, slender stance with compact letterforms and carefully tapered terminals, giving it a crisp, engraved-like texture on the page. Serifs are fine and controlled rather than blocky, and curves are drawn with tight, clean transitions that emphasize vertical stress and a polished rhythm in text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, pull quotes, and refined headlines where high contrast and slender proportions add sophistication. It can also work for book typography in spacious settings and for formal materials such as invitations, branding wordmarks, and luxury packaging where a crisp, classical serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, projecting a quiet luxury associated with classic book and magazine typography. Its light color and sharp detailing feel sophisticated and slightly dramatic, suited to settings where elegance matters more than rugged utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on a classical text serif: slim proportions, high contrast, and precise detailing that produce an elegant, print-oriented texture. It prioritizes refinement and typographic polish, aiming for an upscale, literary presence in both display and extended reading contexts.
In the sample text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a bright, refined page color, while the narrow proportions help maintain a neat, economical line. The numerals match the letterforms in delicacy and contrast, reading as formal and display-friendly rather than utilitarian.