Serif Flared Vigo 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, editorial, magazine, posters, classic, formal, literary, refined, tradition, authority, editorial voice, print texture, sharp detailing, tapered, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, compact.
This serif shows compact proportions with a steady vertical rhythm and moderate stroke modulation. Stems taper into flared, wedge-like endings, producing bracketed, chiseled serifs rather than flat slabs. Curves are tight and controlled, with crisp joins and angled terminals that add a subtly calligraphic edge. Counters are relatively narrow and the overall color reads firm and dense, while maintaining clear separation between thick and thin strokes in text.
It suits display and short-to-medium text uses where a classic serif voice is desired—headlines, subheads, book covers, and magazine typography. The dense texture and tapered details also make it effective for branding and poster work that benefits from a formal, print-like presence.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and a slightly dramatic, old-style gravitas. Its sharp, tapered details give it a crafted, print-forward feel that can read both literary and ceremonial without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with added character from flared stroke endings, balancing familiarity with a sharper, more sculpted finish. The goal seems to be an authoritative, editorial texture that remains coherent and disciplined across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms feel stately and compact, while the lowercase maintains a conventional structure with crisp terminals that keep word shapes energetic. Numerals follow the same tapered logic, matching the texture of the letters for consistent setting across mixed content.