Serif Contrasted Vifu 15 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry and 'Chamberí' by Extratype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, luxury, dramatic, authoritative, classic, impact, refinement, tradition, prestige, editorial voice, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, tight apertures, teardrop terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and sharply tapered hairlines set against weighty main stems. Serifs are fine and crisp, with a mostly unbracketed feel and pointed, wedge-like finishing on several joins and diagonals. Curves are round and full, counters are relatively compact, and spacing reads steady but with noticeably varied letter widths across the alphabet. The lowercase shows a traditional build with pronounced extenders and distinct, calligraphic details in letters like a, g, j, and y, while numerals are heavy and sculpted with clear thick–thin modulation.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and editorial titling where the contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It can work well for branding and packaging that calls for a classic, premium impression, and for short passages or pull quotes set with comfortable size and leading.
The overall tone is formal and emphatic, projecting an editorial, luxury-leaning voice with a touch of theatrical contrast. Its sharp hairlines and dense black shapes create a confident, high-impact texture that feels traditional rather than casual or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-oriented high-contrast serif voice with strong presence and refined hairlines. It prioritizes dramatic thick–thin modulation and elegant finishing details to create an upscale, authoritative texture in display and titling contexts.
At larger sizes the thin strokes and delicate serifs become a defining feature, creating sparkle and refinement; at smaller sizes the dense stems and tight openings can make the texture feel dark and compact. The uppercase reads stately and stable, while the lowercase adds personality through teardrop-like terminals and pronounced descenders.