Serif Contrasted Vivo 8 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, magazine, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, impact, refinement, editorial voice, prestige, crisp, sharp, elegant, formal, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with a strong vertical rhythm, thick main stems, and very fine hairline connections. Serifs are sharp and mostly unbracketed, giving a crisp, cut-paper finish at terminals. The bowls and counters are generous and round, while joins and tapers are tight, creating a striking light–dark pattern in text. Proportions read broadly set with prominent capitals and a steady, moderate x-height; curves and diagonals maintain a consistent, polished tension across the set.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, magazine titling, brand marks, and poster typography where its contrast and sharp serifs can read cleanly. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes, especially when set with ample size and comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is confident and upscale, with a dramatic, editorial presence. Its sharp hairlines and clean, high-contrast forms evoke a refined, fashion-forward mood with a classic, print-centric sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on high-contrast serif tradition: dramatic stroke modulation, crisp unbracketed serifs, and a controlled, upright structure that emphasizes sophistication and impact in prominent typography.
In the sample text, the strong contrast creates pronounced texture: bold verticals anchor lines while hairlines add sparkle, especially in letters with curved joins and diagonal strokes. At large sizes the details look precise and intentional; at smaller sizes the finest strokes may become visually delicate, increasing the sense of brightness and refinement.