Serif Contrasted Vijo 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, luxurious, dramatic, classic, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic refinement, typographic drama, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, deep joins, tight apertures.
A high-contrast serif with strong verticals and crisp hairline horizontals and serifs. The letterforms are broad and firmly upright, with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical stress that reads clearly in both caps and lowercase. Serifs are fine and sharp, giving edges a cut, polished look, while bowls and counters are relatively compact, emphasizing weight and density in text. The numerals follow the same dramatic contrast and sturdy stance, with clear, sculpted shapes and small, precise finishing strokes.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, cover lines, posters, and brand wordmarks where high contrast and sharp detailing can read cleanly. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with generous size and line spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is stately and editorial, pairing refinement with a confident, emphatic presence. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details feel formal and premium, lending a sense of tradition and authority rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on high-contrast, editorial serif styling: wide, commanding forms paired with precise hairlines and sharp serifs for maximum impact. It prioritizes visual drama and a polished, premium finish in display contexts.
In the sample text, the heavy vertical rhythm and small internal spaces create a dark, impactful texture, especially in longer lines. The crisp hairlines and pointed joins add sparkle at display sizes, while the compact apertures and dense color suggest careful spacing will matter in smaller settings.