Serif Normal Vase 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mintely' by Din Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, editorial polish, classic authority, premium tone, headline impact, hairline, bracketed, sharp, crisp, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with striking hairlines and strong, vertical main strokes. Serifs are crisp and mostly bracketed, giving the letters a polished, transitional-to-didone flavor without feeling brittle. Proportions are fairly tall with a steady baseline rhythm, and curves are smoothly modeled with pronounced thick–thin transitions in rounds like C, O, and S. The lowercase shows compact, tidy forms with a double-storey a, a pointed, calligraphic feel in joins, and numerals that echo the same sharp contrast and fine terminals.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine headlines, deck copy, and book-cover titling—where its contrast and crisp serifs can provide sophistication and impact. It also fits premium branding and formal print materials such as invitations or event collateral, particularly when set with generous spacing and comfortable line height.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a fashion/editorial sharpness and a formal, literary air. Its contrast and crisp detailing lend a sense of drama and precision, while the restrained construction keeps it conventional and authoritative rather than playful.
This design appears intended as a classic, high-contrast text serif that brings elegance to contemporary layouts while staying within familiar book and editorial conventions. The careful balance of sharp hairlines, controlled serifs, and disciplined proportions suggests a focus on refined readability and a polished, premium look.
In text, the thin horizontals and delicate serifs create a bright, shimmering texture, especially at larger sizes where the hairlines can fully show. The capitals read stately and composed, and the punctuation and figures match the same refined, high-contrast voice.