Serif Contrasted Viza 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, luxury, dramatic, authoritative, classic, impact, refinement, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, crisp, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp serifs, compact counters.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical, upright stance. Stems and main strokes are bold and sturdy, while serifs and connecting strokes taper to fine hairlines, producing a crisp, engraved-like edge. Serifs are sharp and relatively unbracketed, with clean terminals and a consistent, disciplined rhythm across caps and lowercase. The lowercase shows a normal x-height with sturdy verticals and comparatively tighter counters, and the numerals follow the same contrast-driven construction with clear, commanding silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, editorial typography, magazine covers, and poster work where contrast and sharp serif detail can be appreciated. It can also support refined branding and packaging applications that benefit from a classic yet dramatic display voice.
The overall tone is formal and emphatic, balancing classic bookish heritage with a dramatic, high-fashion sensibility. Its sharp contrast and crisp detailing read as premium and authoritative, lending a sense of ceremony and gravitas to headlines and display copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif structure with heightened contrast and crisp, hairline detailing for maximum impact in display settings. Its consistent vertical stress and sharp finishing suggest a focus on elegance and authority rather than softness or casual readability.
In the sample text, the strong stroke contrast creates striking texture at larger sizes, while the finest hairlines and serifs become the defining detail that gives the face its refined character. Round letters maintain a controlled, slightly compact interior, and diagonals (like V, W, X) keep a clean, chiseled look that reinforces the font’s crispness.