Serif Flared Vida 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, formal, vintage, authoritative, dramatic, headline impact, space saving, clarity, editorial tone, brand presence, condensed, flared terminals, wedge serifs, crisp, vertical stress.
A condensed serif with restrained contrast and upright structure, featuring stems that broaden into flared terminals and wedge-like endings rather than square slabs. The overall rhythm is vertical and compact, with tight internal spacing and narrow letterforms that create a dense, economical texture. Curves are clean and controlled, and the serif/terminal treatment reads as crisp and slightly chiseled, reinforcing a refined, high-contrast-in-spirit look even though stroke modulation stays modest.
Works especially well for headlines, subheads, posters, and magazine or newspaper-style titling where a narrow measure and strong vertical emphasis are helpful. It can also suit book covers, cultural institutions, packaging, and brand marks that want a classic-but-edgy serif texture. For long body text, it is better reserved for short bursts (pull quotes, captions, section headers) where the condensed density supports hierarchy.
This font projects a crisp, editorial seriousness with a subtle vintage flavor. Its tall, condensed stance and sharpened terminals give it a confident, slightly dramatic voice that feels at home in headlines and formal messaging rather than casual, playful settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space while retaining a traditional serif sensibility. Its flared endings and tight proportions suggest a focus on sharp, stylish display typography that stays legible and structured at larger sizes.
Uppercase forms read commanding and compact, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, functional construction that keeps the texture even. Numerals match the condensed proportions and carry the same flared terminal logic, supporting consistent typographic color across mixed text.