Serif Normal Viho 8 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, literary, elegant, classic, expressive, text emphasis, classic revival, editorial voice, elegant display, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, lively, crisp.
A serif italic with pronounced stroke contrast and a lively, calligraphic modulation. The letterforms show strongly bracketed, slightly flared serifs and tapered terminals, with a rightward slant that keeps a steady rhythm across lines. Proportions are generous, with open counters and rounded joins, while capitals carry sweeping curves and sharp, angled entry strokes. Numerals and lowercase share the same energetic detailing, including curled terminals on forms like j, y, and 2/3, reinforcing a cohesive, crafted texture.
Works well for editorial typography such as book and magazine text where an italic voice is needed, as well as for chapter openings, pull quotes, and refined headlines. It can also serve effectively in invitations or branding contexts that benefit from a classical, expressive serif texture.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with an old-style warmth tempered by crisp contrast. Its italic energy feels expressive and slightly theatrical, lending motion and emphasis without becoming decorative. The result reads as classic and cultured—well-suited to elegant, text-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional text-serif italic with heightened elegance and gesture, combining readable proportions with more expressive terminals and swash-like details. It aims to provide a distinctive italic color for emphasis in running text while also holding its own at larger, display-oriented sizes.
Spacing appears comfortable and the forms maintain clarity in continuous reading, especially in the sample paragraph where the italic angle and high contrast create a distinctive, flowing color. The ampersand and several descending letters feature notable swashes and curls that add personality, particularly at display sizes.