Serif Normal Vase 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mintely' by Din Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, book covers, branding, elegant, refined, classic, dramatic, elegance, editorial tone, classic revival, premium feel, refinement, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp.
This serif typeface combines crisp, hairline serifs with pronounced thick–thin modulation and largely vertical stress. Capitals are tall and stately with clean joins and sharply tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with open counters and distinct, calligraphic curves. Serifs are finely drawn and mostly bracketed, giving the strokes a carved, precise finish without feeling mechanical. Overall spacing and proportions read compact and controlled, supporting a tidy texture in continuous text.
It performs especially well in editorial contexts such as magazine typography, book covers, and cultured branding where a refined serif voice is desired. The crisp contrast and slender details make it particularly effective for headlines, pull quotes, and larger text settings, while still maintaining a composed, readable texture in shorter passages.
The tone is polished and literary, with a fashionable, high-end feel suited to sophisticated typography. Its strong contrast and sharp detailing lend it a slightly dramatic voice that signals seriousness and taste rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a classic text serif, emphasizing elegance through high contrast, fine serifs, and disciplined proportions. It aims to deliver a premium, editorial look with a confident, formal presence.
Round letters like O/C show smooth, even curves and a clear contrast axis, and diagonals (V/W/X) are clean and neatly tapered. Numerals appear similarly refined, with elegant curves and thin finishing strokes that echo the letterforms.