Serif Normal Afkaf 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, invitations, elegant, editorial, fashion, classic, refined, luxury tone, editorial impact, classic revival, display focus, didone-like, hairline, crisp, chiseled, high-waist.
A sharply drawn serif with extreme thick–thin modulation, hairline horizontals, and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs are fine and bracketless in feel, with pointed joins and a slightly calligraphic, chiseled finish where strokes meet. Capitals are tall and statuesque with narrow internal apertures, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with slender stems, compact bowls, and a delicate, bright page color. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, giving the design a polished, display-forward presence.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other prominent typographic moments where its contrast can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding, packaging, and formal stationery, and can work for short editorial passages when set large with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is luxurious and poised, with a distinctly editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and knife-edge details evoke fashion publishing and premium branding, reading as confident, sophisticated, and intentionally dramatic.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary, fashion-leaning take on classical high-contrast serif forms, prioritizing sophistication and visual impact. Its proportions and hairline details suggest an emphasis on refined display typography that still retains enough structure to function in carefully set text.
The design relies on very fine hairlines and small details that contribute to its character, making spacing and size choices especially important for maintaining clarity. In the sample text, the high contrast creates a lively shimmer across lines, while the tall caps and strong vertical stress provide a formal, composed cadence.