Serif Contrasted Vika 3 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pergamon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, classic, formal, luxurious, impact, elegance, authority, prestige, drama, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bulb terminals, tight spacing.
A strongly contrasted serif with a compact, upright stance and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems are weighty and vertical, while cross-strokes and connections taper to fine hairlines, producing a crisp vertical rhythm. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, and several lowercase forms show rounded, ball-like terminals that add a slightly calligraphic finish. Counters are relatively tight and the overall texture reads dense and punchy, especially in the heavier bowls and the bold numerals.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, and editorial display where its contrast and hairline details can be appreciated. It can also work well for branding, packaging, and formal invitations that benefit from a premium, traditional serif voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is assertive and upscale, combining classic bookish authority with a theatrical, headline-ready presence. Its sharp highlights and high contrast communicate polish and ceremony, while the occasional ball terminals lend a hint of flamboyance.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, classic serif look with pronounced contrast and crisp finishing, optimized for attention-grabbing typography. It balances traditional letterform structure with decorative terminal touches to feel both authoritative and stylish.
In the sample text, the heavy verticals and fine serifs create a strong black-and-white sparkle that favors larger sizes. The numerals and capitals feel particularly emphatic, and the tight internal spaces can make long passages look weighty, giving the face a display-forward character even when set in continuous text.