Serif Flared Vize 1 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, wordmarks, packaging, editorial, condensed, assertive, vintage, poster-like, dramatic, space-saving, impact, heritage tone, display clarity, brand voice, high-contrast feel, flared terminals, sharp serifs, tight spacing, vertical stress.
A tightly condensed serif with tall proportions, strong vertical emphasis, and a largely even stroke weight that reads as monoline at text sizes. Stems finish in pronounced flared terminals and sharp, wedge-like serifs, creating a sculpted silhouette without full bracketed serifs. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, giving the letters a stacked, rhythmic texture. The numerals and lowercase follow the same narrow, vertical build, with simple forms and firm terminal treatment that keeps the set visually consistent.
Best suited to display settings where height and density are an advantage: headlines, posters, covers, and impactful subheads. It can also work for logotypes and packaging that want a condensed, vintage-leaning voice, though the tight apertures suggest avoiding very small sizes for extended reading.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a vintage, display-forward character reminiscent of classic posters and editorial headlines. Its condensed build and flared endings add a theatrical, slightly gothic edge while staying clean and controlled.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with flared serif shaping to add personality and authority. Its consistent stroke behavior and disciplined geometry suggest a focus on strong, repeatable rhythm for titles and branding.
The font’s narrow widths and strong verticals create a dense typographic color, especially in longer lines of text. Round letters like O/C/Q appear compressed into tall ovals, and diagonals (e.g., V/W/X/Y) keep a crisp, angular profile that reinforces the punchy, engraved-like feel.