Serif Flared Vaha 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, institutional, classic, literary, refined, calm, formal, text readability, classic tone, subtle character, editorial versatility, flared, humanist, open counters, bracketed feel, calligraphic.
A flared serif with gently swelling stroke endings that read like softened serifs rather than sharp slabs. The strokes are low-contrast and smoothly modulated, with rounded joins and open, airy counters that keep text color even. Proportions lean broad and spacious, with a steady baseline rhythm and slightly varied letter widths that feel natural rather than mechanical. Numerals are similarly open and restrained, with simple curves and unobtrusive terminals that match the text face.
Well suited to editorial and long-form reading contexts where a steady rhythm and comfortable counters matter, such as books, magazines, and reports. The refined flare also works for headings, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural branding that wants a classic but not overly ornate serif presence.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness without looking brittle. Its softened flare and open forms add a quiet warmth, giving it a composed, trustworthy voice suited to traditional typography with a contemporary smoothness.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif readability with softer, flared terminals that add character without raising contrast. It aims for a calm, durable texture in text while offering enough distinctive detailing to stand out in display sizes.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even gray and clear word shapes at larger paragraph sizes, with the flared endings providing a subtle sparkle along vertical stems. Curves are generous and the interior spaces remain open, helping long lines feel breathable.