Serif Normal Vire 9 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, headlines, luxury branding, elegant, refined, fashion-forward, literary, editorial polish, luxury tone, high contrast, classical refinement, display elegance, hairline, delicate, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline joins that create a crisp, high-fashion texture on the page. Serifs are fine and lightly bracketed, with tapered terminals and sharp, clean edges that keep counters open despite the slim strokes. Capitals feel poised and classical, while the lowercase shows a smooth reading rhythm with a double-storey a, compact e, and gently curved shoulders; extenders are moderately long and add vertical grace. Numerals follow the same contrast and refinement, with elegant curves and narrow joins that emphasize a polished, drawn quality.
Well-suited to magazine typography, book covers, and cultural or arts-focused layouts where elegance and contrast are desirable. It also fits luxury packaging and branding, as well as large-format headlines and pull quotes where the hairline detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is luxurious and composed, projecting a refined, editorial voice rather than a utilitarian one. Its thin hairlines and sculpted curves suggest sophistication and a boutique sensibility, with a quiet formality that reads as cultured and premium.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with classical proportions—optimized for stylish editorial settings and brand work that benefits from delicacy, precision, and visual prestige.
In longer lines, the strong contrast produces a lively shimmer, and spacing appears balanced for display-to-text settings where finesse is prioritized. Diagonal strokes (notably in V/W/X/Y) are especially sharp and linear, reinforcing the crisp, couture-like character.