Serif Normal Vili 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, posters, branding, classic, formal, bookish, ornate, authoritative, classic refinement, display emphasis, editorial tone, distinctive serifing, bracketed, beaked, flared, calligraphic, angular.
This serif displays broad, generously proportioned letterforms with a steady, moderate stroke contrast and crisp, slightly calligraphic modulation. Serifs are bracketed and often end in small beaks or flares, giving terminals a carved, chiseled feel without becoming slab-like. Curves are somewhat squared-off and open, with wide bowls and a calm, even rhythm across text. The caps feel expansive and stable; lowercase counters are roomy, with a clear, readable structure and a compact, two-storey ‘g’ and a looped descender on ‘q’. Numerals follow the same wide, sculpted logic, with strong horizontals and pronounced terminal shaping.
Well suited to book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and cultural or institutional branding that benefits from a classical serif voice with extra width. It can also work for short-form text or introductions where a spacious, refined texture is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a slightly decorative, inscriptional edge. It reads as authoritative and literary—more stately than casual—while the widened proportions add a deliberate, headline-friendly presence.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a conventional text serif with wider proportions and subtly ornamental, beaked serif details, aiming for a traditional yet distinctive voice. It prioritizes clarity and consistency while adding a carved, display-oriented character to terminals and joins.
In text, the wide set and open forms produce an airy texture and slow the reading pace slightly, which can be an advantage for display sizes and short passages. The distinctive terminal treatment is consistent across rounds and diagonals, creating a cohesive, stylized silhouette.