Serif Contrasted Wahe 5 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, book covers, branding, elegant, formal, editorial, dramatic, classic, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic refinement, display clarity, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, stately.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are fine and precise with a largely unbracketed feel, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved look. Proportions run generous in width with ample counters and clear interior spaces, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) show smooth, controlled modulation. The lowercase combines compact, bookish forms with occasional calligraphic touches, such as the single-storey a and g and a distinctive, curled-tail y; numerals follow the same contrast pattern with prominent thick strokes and delicate terminals.
It suits headline typography, magazine and editorial design, luxury branding, and cover work where high contrast can be a feature rather than a constraint. It can work for short passages such as pull quotes or introductions, particularly when set with comfortable size and line spacing.
The overall tone is refined and authoritative, with a fashion-and-editorial sophistication. Its stark stroke contrast and crisp details add drama and luxury, while the classical proportions keep it composed and traditional rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-fashion serif voice with dramatic contrast and precise detailing, optimized for impactful display settings and polished editorial typography.
In text, the strong thick–thin rhythm creates a pronounced vertical texture and clear word shapes at display sizes. Fine hairlines and small details (especially in joins and serifs) become visually prominent, so careful sizing and spacing will strongly influence readability in longer settings.