Serif Normal Wakun 10 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, refined, contemporary, luxury voice, display focus, modern classic, refined contrast, editorial tone, hairline serifs, didone-like, sharp terminals, delicate, airy.
A very delicate high-contrast serif with hairline joins and crisp, tapered serifs. The design leans toward a modern/Didone-like construction: vertical strokes read as strong spines while horizontals and curves thin out dramatically, creating an airy texture. Curves are smooth and controlled, with narrow apertures and fine entry/exit strokes that often resolve into sharp points. Proportions feel tall and slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and a slender, editorial rhythm; figures share the same thin, calligraphic finishing and high-contrast stress.
This style performs best in display contexts—magazine headlines, pull quotes, luxury branding, and poster typography—where the fine serifs and dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial passages at larger sizes with generous leading and careful reproduction to preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and luxe, with a fashion and magazine sensibility. Its sharp, refined detailing and bright contrast give it a cultured, high-end feel suited to sophisticated, image-forward communication rather than utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion take on a classic modern serif: emphasizing dramatic contrast, razor-thin finishing strokes, and a poised vertical stance to create an upscale, attention-grabbing voice for editorial and brand-led typography.
At text sizes the extremely thin hairlines and tight internal spaces can visually lighten the page and may demand careful sizing, tracking, and contrast against the background. The italics are not shown; the sample suggests the roman carries much of the expressive character through terminals and contrast alone.