Serif Contrasted Viru 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, premium display, editorial impact, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines, producing a striking light–dark rhythm across text. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and terminals often finish in sharp, calligraphic flicks. Bowls and rounds are smooth and slightly condensed by the heavy vertical emphasis, while counters stay relatively open for clarity. The lowercase shows a conventional, readable structure with moderate x-height, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with elegant curves and delicate finishing strokes.
Best suited for headlines, magazine layouts, book covers, and brand marks where its contrast and hairline detailing can be appreciated. It performs especially well in larger sizes for editorial titling, fashion and beauty communications, and high-end packaging copy that needs a crisp, authoritative presence.
The overall tone feels refined and theatrical, with a fashion-editorial polish that reads as premium and intentional. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing evoke a formal, cultured mood suited to sophisticated branding and display work.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: bold, elegant, and visually commanding, with hairline refinement for premium display typography.
At larger sizes the thin connecting strokes and hairline serifs become a defining feature, giving the face a sharp, glossy sparkle. In denser settings, the strong verticals create a confident texture while the finest strokes add a sense of precision and delicacy.