Serif Normal Vine 10 is a light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, refined, scholarly, formal, readability, elegance, tradition, editorial tone, bracketed, flared terminals, open counters, calligraphic.
This serif has a distinctly wide set and an airy, light color on the page. Strokes show clear contrast with crisp hairlines and fuller verticals, while serifs are bracketed and gently tapered, often ending in subtle flares. Curves are broad and open, giving letters generous counters; the overall rhythm feels calm and evenly spaced, with a slightly calligraphic softness in joins and terminals rather than razor-sharp geometry. Numerals follow the same refined pattern, with elegant curves and delicate finishing strokes.
It fits well in editorial and book-oriented settings where a classic serif voice is desired, particularly for headings, pull quotes, and spacious body copy. The wide proportions can lend distinction to branding and packaging, and it can work effectively in institutional or cultural materials that need a composed, authoritative tone.
The tone is traditional and literary, conveying an established, cultured presence. Its wide proportions and light stroke weight create a graceful, dignified voice that feels suited to formal communication rather than loud display. The subtle warmth in the terminals keeps it from feeling cold or overly mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a more expansive footprint and a refined, lightly drawn finish. Its combination of open counters, bracketed serifs, and measured contrast suggests a focus on traditional text typography while adding a spacious, elegant character.
In text, the wide set increases line length quickly and creates a spacious texture, especially noticeable in lowercase rounds (o, e, c) and the long horizontals on capitals. The thin hairlines and tapered details add elegance but also suggest the design benefits from comfortable sizes and sufficient contrast against the background.