Serif Contrasted Vifu 16 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, formal, luxury, classic, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp terminals, bracketless, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, crisp hairline serifs, and pronounced thick-to-thin transitions. The letterforms are broad and imposing, with sturdy main stems and sharply tapered joins that create a carved, chiseled look. Serifs are fine and largely unbracketed, and many terminals end in pointed or wedge-like cuts. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the rhythm is assertive, producing dark, sculptural word shapes in text.
Best suited to headlines, editorial titles, posters, and cover typography where contrast and silhouette can carry the layout. It can also work for premium branding and packaging when used at display sizes with comfortable spacing, rather than dense small-text settings.
The overall tone is dramatic and elevated, projecting authority and polish. Its sharp contrast and sculpted details read as fashion- and culture-forward, with a slightly theatrical edge that suits headline-driven design.
The design appears intended as a display serif that maximizes contrast and presence, combining classic serif structure with sharper, more sculpted terminals for contemporary impact. Its wide proportions and emphatic stroke transitions prioritize statement-making typography over quiet neutrality.
In the sample text, the heavy verticals and hairline horizontals create a lively sparkle, while the compact internal spaces and sharp terminals amplify impact at larger sizes. Numerals share the same high-contrast, display-oriented construction, with distinctive curves and pointed details that match the letterforms.