Serif Normal Vahi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast serif with crisp, sharply tapered hairlines and weight concentrated in the vertical stems. Serifs are finely bracketed and often end in pointed, wedge-like terminals, giving the outlines a cut, chiseled finish rather than a blunt one. The proportions feel condensed with tight letterfit in text, while curves (C, O, e) are smooth and controlled, and joins stay clean and restrained. Lowercase shows traditional text-serif structure with a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a defined eye, and a narrow, upright rhythm that emphasizes verticality.
Well suited to editorial typography where contrast and refinement are desirable—magazine layouts, book jackets, and headline or deck settings. It can also support formal branding and invitations, especially when set with generous spacing and used at sizes where the hairlines can display clearly.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with an editorial sophistication that reads as authoritative and composed. The sharp contrast and tapered details add a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward edge while still remaining conventional enough for serious, bookish settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif voice with heightened contrast and a condensed, vertical rhythm—aiming for elegance and authority while keeping familiar, readable letterforms for continuous reading and editorial use.
Capitals present a stately, inscriptional feel through their narrow stance and pointed finishing strokes, while the numerals maintain the same contrast-driven logic for a cohesive typographic color. At larger sizes the fine hairlines and terminals become prominent design features, adding sparkle and delicacy to the texture.