Serif Flared Vija 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden into sharp, tapered terminals. The letterforms are tall and narrow with tight sidebearings and a compact footprint, giving lines of text a dense, vertical rhythm. Serifs feel integrated into the stroke modulation rather than bracketed blocks, and many joins and terminals suggest a chiseled or pen-cut influence. Curves are controlled and slightly pinched in places (notably in bowls and crotches), while counters stay relatively open for the width, maintaining clarity despite the compressed proportions.
Best suited to display settings where its tall, condensed proportions can create strong vertical emphasis—magazine and newspaper headlines, pull quotes, posters, and book or film titling. It can also work for refined branding and logotypes where a compact width and classic serif voice are desirable.
The overall tone is poised and classical, with a fashion-editorial refinement and a faintly historic, bookish air. Its narrow, high-contrast-in-spirit silhouette reads confident and authoritative, lending text a cultivated, old-world sophistication without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-efficient, contemporary display format, combining condensed proportions with flared, chiseled terminals to produce an elegant, distinctive texture at larger sizes.
Uppercase forms appear especially stately and architectural, while the lowercase introduces a livelier, more calligraphic rhythm through its tapered terminals and asymmetric details. Numerals share the same condensed stance and sharp finishing, keeping figures consistent in texture with text.