Serif Normal Vase 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book display, headlines, branding, elegant, classical, refined, formal, classic refinement, editorial voice, premium branding, display clarity, high-contrast, sharp serifs, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp.
This serif shows a high-contrast construction with very thin hairlines and strong vertical stems, producing a crisp, glossy page color. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered with subtle bracketing, and terminals often end in pointed, slightly calligraphic wedges. Uppercase proportions feel stately and open, with generous counters (notably in C, G, and O) and a clean, vertical stress overall. The lowercase is compact and steady, with a round, double-storey g, a narrow, tapered t, and small, precise dots on i and j; numerals follow the same contrast logic with delicate diagonals and fine finishing strokes.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, features, and cultured headlines where contrast and refinement are assets. It also fits branding and packaging that aim for a premium, classic tone, and for book or report display settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. For dense, small-size text, it will perform best with considerate sizing and printing/screen conditions that retain thin strokes.
The overall tone is polished and classic, leaning toward a fashion/editorial feel rather than a purely bookish one. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs convey sophistication and formality, suggesting a premium, carefully typeset voice. The rhythm reads composed and traditional, with a slightly dramatic sheen from the contrast.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif that modernizes classical letterforms with crisp finishing and a clean, upright stance. Its goal seems to be delivering an elegant, authoritative reading voice with enough sharpness to feel contemporary in display use.
At larger sizes the fine details read as intentionally crisp, while at smaller sizes the extreme hairlines may require careful output and sufficient resolution to preserve the delicate strokes. Spacing appears measured and even in text, helping the high contrast remain controlled rather than brittle.