Serif Flared Viwe 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tightly condensed serif with tall proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely even in weight, but terminals and serifs flare outward into wedge-like, ink-trap-adjacent shapes that give the outlines a sharp, chiseled finish. Counters are compact and vertical, with narrow apertures and a streamlined texture that stays consistent from caps to lowercase. Numerals follow the same compressed, upright construction, maintaining a uniform, poster-ready cadence.
Best suited to headlines and display sizes where its condensed width can fit long titles into tight spaces while still feeling authoritative. It works well for posters, magazine mastheads, book covers, and branding that benefits from a sharp, theatrical serif voice. For extended text, it will read most comfortably in larger sizes or with generous tracking to counteract the compressed forms.
The overall tone is dramatic and slightly retro, evoking playbills, headlines, and classic editorial titling. Its narrow stance and flared endings add a sense of urgency and ceremony at the same time, reading as bold and declarative without needing heavy weight.
Likely designed to deliver a high-impact, space-efficient serif for titling, using flared terminals to add character and a crafted, engraved-like finish without relying on heavy stroke weight.
Distinctive flare behavior at stroke ends is a defining feature, producing pointed joins and tapered feet rather than bracketed, bookish serifs. The condensed width creates strong word-shape silhouettes and a dense, vertical color, especially in longer lines.