Serif Normal Pivi 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, book covers, luxury, classical, dramatic, authoritative, refinement, prestige, impact, tradition, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, sculpted, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with thick, weighty main strokes and extremely fine hairlines that taper into sharp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms feel sculpted and slightly calligraphic, with pronounced stroke modulation, pointed terminals, and crisp joins. Proportions read generously across, with ample counters in round letters and compact, sturdy joins in forms like n and m; diagonals and arms (K, V, W, Y) carry distinctive wedge-like endings. Numerals are similarly high-contrast and display-oriented, with strong curves and delicate finishing strokes.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and editorial settings where its sharp contrast and refined detailing can read clearly. It works especially well for magazine titles, book covers, promotional posters, and other applications that benefit from a sophisticated, classical serif voice.
The overall tone is editorial and high-end, projecting a sense of tradition, confidence, and drama. Its sharp hairlines and refined serifs add a luxurious, fashion-forward flavor, while the sturdy verticals keep it formal and authoritative.
The design appears intended as a modern, display-leaning text serif that blends classical high-contrast construction with crisp, contemporary finishing. Its strong vertical structure and elaborate hairlines suggest a focus on commanding presence and refined elegance in prominent typographic roles.
In the text sample, the contrast and hairlines become a defining feature, creating a lively sparkle and strong typographic color at larger sizes. The design emphasizes crisp detailing over softness, with terminals that often end in pointed or wedged shapes that amplify the dramatic feel.