Serif Contrasted Vihu 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, dramatic, luxury, classical, theatrical, impact, elegance, prestige, editorial voice, display clarity, crisp, formal, sharp, sculpted, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with a strongly vertical rhythm and crisp, knife-like hairlines against heavy, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are sharp and refined with minimal bracketing, producing clean entry/exit points and a distinctly chiseled silhouette. Uppercase forms feel wide and stately, with prominent horizontal terminals on letters like E and F and a confident, centered structure on O and D. Lowercase shows a traditional, bookish construction with a relatively compact x-height, strong thick–thin transitions, and pointed joins that keep counters open but taut. Numerals are display-forward with pronounced contrast and elegant curves, matching the font’s overall refined tension.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display typography, and brand marks where high contrast and refined serifs can be appreciated. It works well for fashion, luxury, arts, and cultural editorial settings, and for short, impactful copy in posters or campaigns. For longer passages, it will generally benefit from generous size and comfortable leading to preserve clarity.
The tone is luxurious and emphatic, combining classical book-serif cues with a contemporary, high-fashion sharpness. It reads as confident and ceremonial, with a hint of drama from the extreme contrast and razor details. The overall impression is premium and attention-grabbing rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that elevates text with strong contrast, sharp finishing, and a formal, editorial presence. Its wide, stately uppercase and sparkling hairlines suggest a focus on premium display use where elegance and drama are central.
At larger sizes the hairlines and fine terminals become a defining feature, giving the face a crisp sparkle. The contrast and delicate details create a strong black-and-white texture, so spacing and size will noticeably affect perceived smoothness and density.