Serif Normal Viha 4 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, sporty, tech, assertive, retro, speed emphasis, tech styling, display impact, distinct identity, angular, flared, forward-leaning, compact counters, sharp terminals.
This typeface presents an angular serif structure with a consistent forward slant and wide-set proportions. Strokes show moderate contrast with crisp joins, and many terminals finish in small flares or wedge-like serifs rather than blunt cuts. Curves are tightened into squarish bowls and rounded rectangles, producing compact counters in letters like O, C, and e, while horizontals and diagonals stay clean and mechanical. Overall spacing and rhythm emphasize broad silhouettes and a steady, engineered texture in text.
It is well suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and brand marks where a fast, technical feel is desired. The wide stance and sharp detailing can work effectively in sports branding, game titles, and interface headers, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the angular serifs and squared curves remain clear.
The overall tone feels energetic and performance-oriented, blending a technical, machined precision with a retro display flavor. Its sharp corners and forward lean create a sense of speed and determination, making the voice more assertive than literary.
The design appears intended to merge conventional serif construction with a streamlined, contemporary-sport aesthetic. By combining wedge-like serifs, squared curves, and an emphatic slant, it aims to deliver a distinctive, high-impact texture that stands out in display settings.
Capitals and numerals appear particularly sturdy and emblematic, with squared-off rounding and distinct corner treatments that keep shapes recognizable at a glance. The italic angle is uniform and contributes strongly to the font’s identity, so it reads as intentionally stylized rather than merely obliqued.