Serif Normal Vily 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine titles, packaging, confident, formal, retro, editorial, authoritative, impact, authority, heritage-modern blend, display clarity, brand presence, flared, bracketed, ink-trap feel, splayed, high-waisted.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with broad proportions and a low, steady rhythm. Strokes are robust with gently modulated contrast, and terminals often flare into bracketed, wedge-like serifs that feel slightly splayed rather than strictly squared. Curves are generously rounded (notably in O/C/G/S), while joins and counters stay relatively open for the weight. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with short-ish extenders and distinctive, sculpted details; the figures and capitals share the same wide stance and strong horizontal emphasis.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of text where its broad, weighty forms can carry impact without crowding. It works well for brand marks, packaging, and editorial titling that wants a classic serif voice with added heft and personality.
The overall tone is assertive and institutional, combining a classic serif foundation with a slightly stylized, late-20th-century display polish. It reads as confident and established, with a subtle retro edge that can feel sporty or headline-driven rather than bookish.
Likely drawn to provide a strong, attention-getting serif for display settings, balancing traditional serif cues with stylized flaring and rounded geometry for modern branding and editorial use.
Several glyphs show purposeful, carved-looking cut-ins at joins and terminals that create small notches and flattened curves, giving the face a chiseled, logo-friendly presence. The uppercase maintains consistent width and weight, helping long lines of caps look stable, while the lowercase retains enough individuality to keep word shapes recognizable at larger sizes.