Serif Flared Viha 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, editorial, dramatic, classic, authoritative, literary, space saving, high impact, vintage tone, editorial voice, display clarity, condensed, flared, high-waisted, ink-trap hints, sharp serifs.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, tight apertures, and a strong vertical rhythm. Stems frequently broaden into subtly flared terminals and wedge-like serifs, giving strokes a chiseled, sculptural finish rather than a purely bracketed transition. Curves are narrow and upright with restrained modulation, and many letters show crisp, tapered joins that keep counters compact and the texture dense. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with long ascenders/descenders, while figures are similarly tall and narrow with pointed, angular details.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and titling where a compact, high-impact serif is needed in limited horizontal space. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a classic yet edgy voice, and for short editorial decks when set with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone is literary and emphatic—classic in structure but sharpened into something more theatrical. Its compressed width and knife-edged finishing create a sense of urgency and authority, reminiscent of editorial headlines and vintage display typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, combining traditional serif construction with flared, sharpened endings for a more dramatic silhouette. Its emphasis on verticality and crisp terminals suggests an intention to perform especially well in display settings and headline typography.
The design reads darkest along the verticals, with distinctive pointed terminals and flare cues that add sparkle at large sizes. Tight internal spaces and narrow bowls increase impact but suggest careful size/spacing choices for comfortable reading in dense text.