Serif Contrasted Vive 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, magazine, branding, formal, classic, dramatic, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, classic refinement, dramatic contrast, vertical stress, hairline joins, sharp serifs, crisp terminals, high-contrast serif.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, sharp serifs. Stems are notably heavy while connecting strokes and inner joins drop to fine hairlines, creating a dramatic light–dark rhythm across words. The letterforms feel fairly broad and open, with sturdy capitals and compact, sturdy lowercase counters that hold up well at display sizes. Terminals are clean and controlled rather than calligraphically soft, and the overall texture is assertive and dark on the page.
This font is best suited to headlines, magazine and editorial display, pull quotes, and branding where a classic, high-contrast serif voice is desired. It can also work for short blocks of text at larger sizes where its hairline details remain clear and the strong contrast becomes a feature rather than a distraction.
The tone is refined and authoritative, with a dramatic editorial punch typical of high-contrast serifs used to signal tradition and seriousness. Its strong weight and sharp detailing add a sense of ceremony and polish, making text feel intentional and formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif presence with elevated contrast and a strong vertical emphasis, combining traditional proportions with a more forceful, contemporary darkness. It prioritizes impactful word shapes and refined detailing for display-driven typography.
In the sample text, the heavy verticals create a dense, confident typographic color while the hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and read as classic, proportionally varied figures suited to headings and prominent callouts.