Serif Flared Vigo 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classical, literary, refined, traditional, text readability, classical tone, distinctive texture, editorial utility, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, tapered stems, crisp joins, high-waist curves.
A compact serif with tapered, subtly flared stems and bracketed serifs that broaden into wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with stress that reads as gently modulated rather than sharply high-contrast. Capitals are clean and formal, with narrow bowls and pointed internal joins; lowercase features a rounded, readable rhythm with a two-storey a, a compact e, and a single-storey g with a small ear. The numerals are sturdy and old-style in spirit, showing tapered strokes and small, angled terminals that keep them lively in text.
Well-suited to book interiors, magazine and newspaper styling, and other editorial work where a traditional serif texture is desirable. The crisp flared terminals and compact proportions also make it effective for headlines, title treatments, and brand systems that want a classic, slightly calligraphic edge.
The overall tone is bookish and classical, suggesting tradition and authority without feeling heavy. Its flared endings and tapered strokes add a touch of craft and warmth, giving text a slightly historic, literary voice suited to cultured, editorial settings.
Likely intended to blend traditional serif readability with a more distinctive, flared-stem signature, producing a recognizable texture in both text and display. The controlled modulation and pointed terminals suggest an aim for elegance and historical resonance while keeping forms clean and contemporary enough for modern layouts.
The design shows a consistent emphasis on sharp, triangular finishing and slightly pinched junctions (notably in letters like M, N, V, W, and X), which creates a crisp texture at display sizes. Counters stay relatively tight, helping maintain a dense, polished color in paragraphs and headlines alike.