Serif Flared Vivu 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, captions, posters, classic, literary, formal, old-world, space saving, text readability, classic tone, refined display, flared ends, bracketed, tall capitals, tight spacing, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with tall, narrow proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Stems often widen subtly toward the terminals, creating flared, wedge-like endings rather than crisp hairline serifs, and the joins feel gently bracketed. Counters are compact and vertical, with a consistent upright axis and a smooth, even rhythm that reads cleanly in text. Numerals follow the same narrow, vertical logic, with rounded forms kept restrained and tightly drawn.
Well suited to editorial typography where a narrow footprint is valuable—book and magazine text, captions, and sidebars—while also working for headlines that want a classic serif voice without heavy contrast. Its condensed proportions can help fit longer titles or dense information into limited space while maintaining a composed typographic color.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a slightly antique, crafted feel from the flared stroke endings. It projects seriousness and refinement without becoming ornate, making it feel at home in conservative or historically tinged settings.
Likely designed to deliver a traditional serif reading experience in a space-saving, condensed format, using flared terminals to add warmth and a crafted finish while keeping strokes steady and legible at text sizes.
The narrow set and compact internal space give lines a dense, economical texture, while the softened flares keep the color from feeling harsh. Capitals appear especially statuesque, and the lowercase maintains a disciplined, vertical cadence that supports long-form reading.