Serif Flared Vive 7 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, packaging, editorial, vintage, dramatic, formal, literary, space-saving, high impact, classic tone, engraved feel, flared, wedge serif, tall, condensed, angular.
A tall, tightly set serif with pronounced flared stroke endings that read as wedge-like serifs rather than brackets. Stems are sturdy and mostly uniform, with subtle modulation and crisp, tapered terminals that sharpen joins and corners. The proportions are strongly condensed with a high vertical emphasis, and the spacing feels compact, giving lines a dark, continuous texture. Curves are kept disciplined and somewhat squared-off, while diagonals and apexes come to sharp points for a carved, chiseled impression.
This font is well suited to display roles such as headlines, poster typography, magazine mastheads, and book-cover titling where a narrow footprint and strong vertical emphasis are useful. It can also work for packaging and label-style branding that benefits from a classic, assertive serif voice.
The overall tone is serious and theatrical, with a vintage editorial flavor reminiscent of classic display typography. Its condensed, high-contrast-in-silhouette presence feels authoritative and attention-grabbing, suited to dramatic headlines and formal messaging rather than casual text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed serif while retaining a refined, traditional structure. The flared stroke endings and sharp terminals suggest a goal of evoking carved or engraved letterforms with a bold, editorial presence in tight spaces.
Capitals are particularly statuesque, and the numerals share the same narrow, vertical stance, helping mixed alphanumeric settings stay cohesive. In the sample text, the dense rhythm and strong verticality create high impact, though the compact spacing and sharp terminals make it feel most comfortable at larger sizes where the detailing can breathe.