Serif Normal Vasi 14 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine titles, book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, branding, elegant, editorial, classic, formal, refined, luxury feel, editorial clarity, classic revival, headline impact, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketless, vertical stress, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, crisp hairlines, and sharp, lightly bracketed-to-unbracketed serifs that read clean and precise. The construction favors verticality and compact proportions, with relatively narrow capitals and a steady, upright rhythm across words. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are moderately open, and joins stay tight, giving the type a polished, display-leaning texture while remaining coherent in text. Numerals and punctuation match the same engraved, cut-in-stone contrast and finely tapered terminals.
Well suited to magazine and journal typography, book covers, and editorial headline systems where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also support premium branding and packaging, especially when used at medium-to-large sizes with comfortable leading to preserve the thin details.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, projecting a sense of luxury and formality. Its sharp contrast and poised stance evoke classic fashion and cultural publishing, with an assertive, premium voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: compact, poised letterforms with precise hairlines that create an upscale editorial presence. It prioritizes elegance and visual drama while maintaining consistent rhythm for readable, curated text settings.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and delicate serifs create a bright, shimmering page color; at smaller sizes or on low-resolution outputs those hairlines may visually recede. The italic is not shown, and the roman’s proportions suggest careful spacing designed for both prominent headlines and well-set short passages.