Serif Normal Viho 12 is a light, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine titles, headlines, quotations, classical, bookish, refined, literary, editorial voice, classic revival, premium tone, wide presence, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, delicate, open counters.
This serif shows a broad set with generous horizontal proportions and pronounced stroke modulation. Serifs are tapered and slightly flared with a gently bracketed feel, giving terminals a crisp yet fluid finish. Curves are smooth and open, with rounded bowls and ample counters; the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm while the capitals feel stately and spacious. Details like the angled cross-strokes and subtly calligraphic joins add liveliness without breaking overall consistency.
It suits editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired but with more breadth and presence than typical book faces. The design works well for magazine titles, book covers, pull quotes, and section headers, and can also serve for short passages of text when set with adequate leading and not overly small sizes.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional publishing and literary typography. Its wide, airy stance reads confident and ceremonial, while the fine hairlines and tapered serifs lend a refined, slightly dramatic elegance.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a conventional text serif with expanded proportions and elegant contrast, creating a dignified page color that feels literary and premium. It aims to balance readability with a distinctive, wide silhouette suitable for both editorial display and carefully set text.
In text, the wide measure and strong contrast create a distinctive texture that benefits from comfortable sizing and line spacing. The numerals and capitals carry the same formal, open construction, supporting display-like emphasis while still aligning with a conventional text-serif voice.