Serif Normal Vaho 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, fashion branding, posters, pull quotes, elegant, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial impact, display clarity, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sculptural.
This serif typeface features pronounced thick–thin modulation with extremely fine hairlines and sharp, unbracketed serifs. The construction emphasizes vertical strokes and a clean, high-tension rhythm, with tapered terminals and crisp joins that give many letters a carved, sculptural look. Proportions run on the condensed side, and the overall texture alternates between bold stems and delicate connecting strokes, producing a bright, high-definition page color. Numerals and capitals appear display-oriented, with strong contrast and carefully controlled curves that keep counters open despite the thin linking strokes.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine mastheads, section headers, pull quotes, and high-end brand applications where sharp contrast can be showcased. It can work for short blocks of text when set generously with ample size and spacing, but its finest strokes will benefit from careful production conditions.
The overall tone is polished and luxurious, with a cool, editorial confidence. Its dramatic contrast and crisp finishing cues fashion, culture, and premium branding rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, luxury-leaning serif voice by combining condensed proportions with striking contrast and precise, hairline detailing. It prioritizes visual drama and refinement, aiming for an elevated editorial presence.
In the text sample, the delicate hairlines and thin serifs create a sparkling texture that looks most convincing at larger sizes or in high-quality reproduction. The italic is not shown; all examples presented read as upright roman with a consistent, formal cadence.