Serif Normal Vihy 6 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, classical, refined, classic readability, editorial tone, formal voice, display refinement, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, tight apertures, large bowls, smooth curves.
This typeface presents a conventional serif structure with pronounced stroke contrast and finely tapered serifs. Letterforms are generously proportioned with broad, open counters and rounded bowls, while joins and curves remain smooth and controlled. Serifs are delicate and subtly bracketed, and many terminals finish with a slight flare, giving the outlines a polished, bookish rhythm. Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and steady spacing suited to paragraph setting.
It is well suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazines where a classic serif texture is desired. The broad proportions and crisp contrast also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials like programs or invitations.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an editorial sophistication that reads as calm and authoritative. Its high-contrast modulation and refined finishing suggest a more ceremonial, literary voice rather than a utilitarian one, lending text a sense of heritage and formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading experience with elevated contrast and refined detailing, balancing traditional serif conventions with a more expansive, display-friendly silhouette. It aims to communicate authority and polish while keeping letterforms recognizable and comfortably readable.
The figures share the same high-contrast treatment and rounded construction, blending naturally with the roman. The design’s combination of broad proportions and sharp hairlines creates strong presence at display sizes while still retaining familiar text-serif cues.