Serif Normal Viha 5 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display titles, posters, book covers, game branding, logo marks, medieval, gothic, engraved, heraldic, dramatic, historical evocation, engraved effect, thematic display, heraldic tone, dramatic voice, angular, chiseled, sharp, high-waist, crisp.
This typeface presents an angular serif construction with sharply cut terminals and wedge-like feet that read as chiseled rather than brushy. Strokes are mostly straight with faceted joins, producing a crisp, geometric rhythm; round forms are squarish and restrained, especially in O/Q and the bowls of P/R. Serifs are pointed and directional, with frequent spur-like extensions and triangular notches that create a tense, sculpted silhouette. Uppercase letters appear broad and imposing with prominent horizontal arms, while lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy texture with distinctly carved-looking shoulders and arches.
Best suited for display work where the carved details and pointed serifs have room to register—such as headlines, title treatments, posters, and cover typography. It also fits thematic branding for fantasy, medieval, or gothic-inspired projects, including game titles, event identities, and emblematic logos.
The overall tone feels archaic and ceremonial, evoking inscriptions, heraldry, and fantasy or historical settings. Its sharp, cut-in shapes give a stern, commanding voice that can read as dramatic and slightly ominous rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to reinterpret conventional serif letterforms through an engraved, faceted lens, prioritizing a distinctive historical atmosphere and bold silhouette over neutral readability. Its consistent, chiseled detailing suggests a focus on evocative display typography that signals tradition and drama at a glance.
In text, the strong angularity and tight internal counters can make the texture feel dense, especially at smaller sizes, while large sizes emphasize the distinctive spurs and faceted detailing. Numerals follow the same hard-edged language, with squared curves and pronounced horizontal elements that keep the set visually consistent.