Serif Normal Viho 11 is a light, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, magazine titles, invitations, elegant, classic, refined, literary, classic authority, premium tone, display emphasis, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, open counters, long extenders, calligraphic.
This serif face combines pronounced thick–thin modulation with generous horizontal proportions and a calm, upright stance. Serifs are finely bracketed with subtly flared terminals, giving joins and endings a sculpted, calligraphic feel rather than a purely mechanical cut. Bowls and counters are notably open, while curves are smooth and slightly expansive, producing an airy texture even at larger sizes. Ascenders and descenders read a bit long, and the overall rhythm is spacious, with letterforms that feel wide and composed rather than compact.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes where a refined serif voice is desired. It can also work in book and long-form settings when set with comfortable leading and measure, and it lends a formal, crafted tone to invitations, cultural programs, and premium branding.
The tone is refined and literary, projecting a traditional, bookish elegance with a hint of display sophistication. Its wide, high-contrast construction adds a poised, formal character suited to premium and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif foundation with wider, more spacious proportions and a distinctly elegant contrast profile. It aims to deliver a classic, authoritative feel while adding display-level presence through its expansive curves and delicately shaped serifs.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent, polished line despite the dramatic modulation, with rounded forms (like o/e) appearing particularly open and horizontal. The wide proportions can increase presence in headings while still preserving a conventional reading flow in longer lines when given adequate line spacing.