Serif Flared Vivu 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, brand marks, vintage, whimsical, storybook, old-world, spooky, display impact, period flavor, theatrical tone, compact setting, decorative serif, flared terminals, wedge serifs, pointed apexes, tall ascenders, high-waisted forms.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, sharp apexes, and subtly flared stroke endings that read like wedge-like serifs rather than blunt slabs. Strokes stay relatively even in weight, with gentle, calligraphic swelling at terminals and occasional teardrop-like finishes that give the outlines a slightly hand-cut feel. Counters are compact and vertical, the x-height sits noticeably low against long ascenders, and the overall rhythm is narrow and tightly paced. Numerals and capitals maintain the same tapered, flaring logic, keeping the texture consistent across the set.
Best suited to display roles where its condensed width and distinctive flared terminals can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book covers, and themed packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or section titles, particularly in historical, gothic, or fantasy-leaning design contexts.
The tone leans antique and theatrical—suggesting Victorian signage, fantasy chapter headings, or vintage editorial display. Its narrow, spiky silhouettes and flared terminals add a faintly eerie, whimsical character without tipping into full blackletter or distressed styling.
The design appears aimed at creating a narrow, attention-getting serif with a vintage, slightly gothic flavor, using flared terminals and pointed forms to add personality while keeping stroke contrast restrained for a steady, solid texture.
The lowercase shows a pronounced vertical emphasis and a somewhat idiosyncratic, decorative construction in letters like g, j, and y, which reinforces its display intent. Spacing appears intentionally tight and columnar, producing a tall, textured color in lines of text, especially at larger sizes.