Serif Normal Vase 14 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, book covers, editorial design, branding, elegant, editorial, refined, classic, high-fashion, refinement, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, luxury tone, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline finishing. Serifs are fine and largely bracketed, with sharp, tapered joins that emphasize a sculpted, calligraphic construction. Uppercase forms feel tall and poised, while lowercase shows a moderately sized x-height and narrow apertures that keep the rhythm compact and polished. Curves and bowls are smoothly drawn with a clear vertical stress, and spacing reads even, producing a clean, stately texture in paragraph settings.
Well suited to magazine and newspaper features, book covers, and display typography where contrast and elegance can lead. It also works for branding and packaging in premium or heritage-leaning aesthetics, and for pull quotes or section titles where a refined serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is sophisticated and classical, with a distinctly editorial sense of luxury. Its sharp refinement and dramatic contrast suggest a confident, cultured voice suited to premium contexts rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast text serif: formal proportions, disciplined structure, and a polished finish that reads as upscale in editorial and brand-forward applications.
The numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and descenders), reinforcing a bookish, traditional flavor. In the text sample, the thin strokes and hairlines become a defining feature, giving the face a delicate sparkle that benefits from comfortable sizes and good reproduction conditions.