Serif Flared Viwy 10 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed serif with pronounced verticality and gently flared stroke endings that broaden at terminals rather than using heavy bracketed slabs. The design reads as low-contrast overall, with sturdy main stems and subtly tapered joins that create a chiseled, poster-like texture. Counters are compact and tall, apertures are fairly tight, and the curves (notably in C, G, S, and 3) maintain a controlled, upright rhythm. The lowercase is narrow with a relatively standard x-height, while ascenders and capitals feel elongated, reinforcing the font’s tall, columnar silhouette.
Best suited to display sizes where its tall proportions and flared terminals can project impact—headlines, cover titles, mastheads, and poster typography. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes where a compact, authoritative voice is needed, particularly when space is limited horizontally.
The face conveys a serious, old-style gravitas with a touch of theatrical flair. Its compressed proportions and flared terminals give it a vintage display tone reminiscent of legacy print headlines and classic signage, while still feeling assertive and tidy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, combining traditional serif formality with flared, tapered endings to create a distinctive headline texture. Its consistent vertical rhythm and compact counters suggest a focus on punchy, space-efficient display typography rather than airy, long-form reading.
In text lines, the condensed width produces strong word shapes and a dense typographic color, especially in all-caps. Round characters like O and Q stay tall and oval, and the numerals follow the same narrow, vertical logic, helping maintain consistency in mixed editorial settings.