Serif Flared Vima 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, magazine, classic, literary, refined, vintage, space saving, classic tone, editorial clarity, print tradition, condensed, flared, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with subtly flared stems and compact proportions. The strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with gentle swelling into tapered, bracket-like terminals that read as soft serifs rather than hard slabs. Curves are tight and controlled, counters are narrow, and the overall rhythm is vertical and economical, giving letters a tall, columnar feel. Lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike construction with small details—such as ear/terminal flicks and modest joins—that add texture without becoming ornate.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and titling where a condensed serif can save space while keeping a classic tone. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where a traditional feel and tight line economy are desirable.
The tone is literary and slightly old-world, evoking book typography and traditional print. Its narrow stance and crisp terminals give it a disciplined, editorial voice, while the flared endings add a touch of humanist warmth and formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, condensed format. Flared stroke endings and restrained detailing suggest an aim for readable, text-informed shapes that still feel distinctive and authoritative in display settings.
In the sample text, the condensed width increases line density and lends emphasis through verticality. Round characters (like O, C, and e) appear tightly drawn with restrained apertures, and numerals follow the same tall, compact logic for consistent color in mixed text.