Serif Contrasted Vira 6 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Encorpada Classic', 'Encorpada Essential', and 'Encorpada Pro' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, branding, luxury, editorial, dramatic, refined, luxury display, editorial impact, modern elegance, headline authority, didone-like, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp, elegant.
A sharply contrasted serif with a distinctly vertical rhythm: thick, weighty main strokes paired with extremely fine hairlines and needle-like serifs. The letterforms are upright and relatively wide, with generous bowls and apertures that create bright interior spaces. Terminals are crisp and often end in delicate points or tiny ball-like details on select glyphs, while curves show a smooth, polished modulation. Overall spacing and proportions favor display clarity, with a consistent, high-fashion silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for large-size applications where the fine hairlines can be appreciated: editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, magazine mastheads, posters, and elegant packaging or invitations. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when ample size and clean reproduction are available.
The font projects a polished, high-end tone—confident, dramatic, and stylish. Its intense contrast and razor details suggest luxury and sophistication, with a slightly theatrical edge that feels at home in headline-driven design.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with an emphasis on glamour and impact. By pairing wide proportions with extremely fine detailing, it aims to create a premium, display-forward look that feels sharp and contemporary while nodding to classic high-contrast serif traditions.
In text settings the hairlines and joins remain visibly delicate, producing a sparkling texture that alternates between bold verticals and fine connective strokes. Numerals and capitals carry strong presence, and the overall color on the page reads as high-contrast and attention-grabbing rather than quiet or utilitarian.