Serif Flared Vipa 6 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, retro, dramatic, theatrical, editorial, classic, space-saving impact, vintage display, editorial authority, poster titling, condensed, high-contrast feel, flared terminals, sharp serifs, vertical stress.
A tightly condensed serif design with tall proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Stems stay largely even in weight, then transition into flared stroke endings and sharp, wedge-like serifs that give the letters a carved, ink-trap-adjacent silhouette. Counters are narrow and elongated, apertures are restrained, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and 0) feel controlled and slightly pinched to maintain the narrow set width. The overall texture is dark and continuous, with crisp joins and a consistent, upright stance that reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its narrow width and dark color can create impact without taking up much horizontal space. It works well for posters, book covers, mastheads, and brand or packaging typography that benefits from a vintage, theatrical edge.
The font conveys a vintage, poster-like confidence—formal and slightly melodramatic—evoking old playbills, classic editorial headlines, and mid-century signage. Its condensed, high-impact presence feels authoritative and stylish, with a subtle sense of spectacle.
The design appears intended to combine the space-saving efficiency of a condensed display face with the elegance of serif detailing and flared terminals, creating a distinctive, high-impact voice for titling. Its consistent vertical emphasis suggests it was drawn to produce a strong, uniform texture in large sizes while still retaining character in curves and terminals.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and columnar, producing a strong headline stripe; lowercase follows the same narrow logic with prominent verticals and compact bowls. Numerals match the condensed proportions and carry the same flared finishing, helping mixed alphanumeric settings stay cohesive.