Serif Normal Wames 16 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, editorial, luxury, fashion, classical, refined, elegant branding, editorial clarity, premium tone, refined display, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, elegant, sculpted.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with extremely thin hairlines and tapered, knife-like serifs. The forms combine smooth, rational curves with subtle calligraphic modulation, producing crisp joins and pointed terminals. Counters are generous and open, while the overall rhythm stays even and upright, with a slightly dressy, display-leaning presence that remains structured enough for text at comfortable sizes.
Well suited to magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, pull quotes, and refined headlines where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding systems and packaging, as well as book covers and cultural communications that benefit from a poised, high-end serif voice.
The tone is polished and upscale, evoking fashion publishing and premium editorial design. Its fine detailing and sharp finishes feel poised and cultured, with a calm, contemporary refinement rather than overt ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, modernized take on conventional serif proportions, prioritizing finesse, sharp finishing, and a polished editorial rhythm. It aims to read as premium and authoritative while staying visually light on the page.
Lowercase shows a traditional double-storey “g” and a single-storey “a,” reinforcing a classic text-serifs vocabulary. Numerals keep the same hairline-to-stem contrast and pointed finishing, giving figures a formal, boutique feel that pairs well with elegant typographic layouts.