Serif Normal Vekem 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, institutional, refined, literary, formal, classic, elegant, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, space economy, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif features pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and sturdy vertical stems. Serifs are finely bracketed and taper to sharp terminals, giving joins a subtly calligraphic feel rather than a purely mechanical one. Proportions are compact and vertically oriented, with relatively tight letter widths and clear internal counters that stay open even in narrow forms. The rhythm is disciplined and even, balancing delicate details with confident main strokes for a composed text color.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits institutional communications, reports, and formal invitations or programs that benefit from a refined, classic texture.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with an elegant, slightly dramatic contrast that reads as traditional and cultivated. It conveys a sense of authority and refinement suited to literary or institutional voices rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, print-centric serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped serifs to deliver a cultured, authoritative reading experience. Its narrow, upright forms suggest an intent to set dense text economically while keeping a polished, high-end appearance.
In the text sample the italics are not shown; the roman maintains clarity at larger reading sizes while retaining visibly fine serifs and hairlines. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, matching the alphabet’s formal, print-oriented character.