Serif Flared Viga 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, institutional, literary, formal, classic, authoritative, readability, compact setting, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, tight spacing, crisp, bookish.
A compact serif with restrained stroke contrast and a distinctly flared, wedge-like treatment where stems meet terminals and serifs. The letterforms are upright and relatively narrow, with a steady vertical rhythm and clean, sharply cut joins. Serifs are bracketed and slightly sculpted, giving strokes a subtle swell at the ends rather than blunt slabs. Counters stay fairly open for the width, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are smooth and controlled. Numerals follow the same chiseled, flared logic, reading clear and traditional alongside the capitals.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired, especially in narrow columns. It also scales effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and magazine typography that benefits from a firm, traditional tone without heavy contrast.
The overall tone is serious and literary, with an old-style, print-minded presence that feels at home in editorial settings. The flared endings add a touch of carved elegance, suggesting tradition and credibility more than overt ornament.
Likely designed to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with a compact footprint and a distinctive flared-terminal signature, balancing clarity with a subtly carved, classical finish.
In text, the tight proportions and crisp serifs create a strong, vertical texture and a slightly condensed color on the page. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent roman style with confident headline impact as size increases.