Serif Normal Vihy 4 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, print design, classic, literary, formal, academic, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, print utility, bracketed, transitional, bookish, stately, measured.
A traditional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderately modulated strokes. The design shows broad proportions with open counters and a calm, even rhythm in text. Terminals are generally rounded or gently tapered, and curves transition smoothly into stems, giving the face a refined, print-oriented texture. Uppercase forms feel balanced and stable, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and steady spacing for comfortable reading.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and reports where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine typography, publishing layouts, and other print-led applications that benefit from a conventional, authoritative serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking established editorial and literary typography. It reads as formal without feeling ornate, projecting a composed, trustworthy voice suited to serious content.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with generous proportions and restrained contrast, aiming for comfortable readability and a timeless, editorial character rather than display-driven eccentricity.
The numerals share the same old-style sensibility as the letters, with smooth curves and consistent serif treatment that keeps them visually integrated in running text. In the sample setting, the wide letterforms and open internal spaces help preserve clarity at larger sizes while maintaining a familiar, conventional serif color.