Serif Flared Viky 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design shows subtly flared stroke endings and tapered joins that soften the structure without adding strong contrast. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with relatively tall ascenders and a steady, upright rhythm. The serifs read as small wedges or gentle flares rather than sharp brackets, and many strokes finish with a mild swelling that gives the outlines a hand-led feel. Counters are open and rounded, and the overall texture stays even and calm across both capitals and lowercase.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles where a steady, even texture is important. The flared detailing also gives enough character for pull quotes, section heads, and literary or heritage-leaning branding without becoming ornamental.
The tone is traditional and literary, with a quiet, crafted personality that feels at home in editorial settings. Its restrained detailing and warm, humanist modulation suggest a classic voice rather than a sleek or geometric one.
The design appears intended to blend dependable text readability with subtle, flared calligraphic cues, creating a classic serif voice with a bit of handcrafted warmth.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and a smooth text color, with distinctive flared endings that remain visible at reading sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same restrained, tapered vocabulary, helping the font keep a cohesive, slightly old-world presence in mixed-content typography.