Serif Flared Vivi 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, posters, classic, literary, elegant, sober, space-saving, classic tone, editorial clarity, subtle flair, flared, high-contrast tips, tapered terminals, vertical stress, condensed caps.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, a steady vertical rhythm, and subtly modulated strokes that widen into flared terminals rather than ending in blunt slabs. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered joins and crisp, sculpted tips that keep the color even despite the narrow set. Counters are compact and upright, and curves are drawn with a restrained, slightly calligraphic tension. Lowercase maintains a balanced, readable x-height with narrow bowls and clean, economical spacing; figures follow the same compact, vertically oriented construction.
Well suited to editorial typography where a compact width is useful—magazines, book interiors, and narrow columns—while still offering enough character for headlines and pull quotes. It can also work effectively on packaging and posters when a classic, refined voice is desired without consuming much horizontal space.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a refined, editorial seriousness. Its narrow, upright stance and flared finishing give it a dignified, slightly vintage flavor—more literary and institutional than playful.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, condensed form, using flared terminals to add warmth and distinction without heavy weight. It aims for a composed, readable texture with a subtle display flair for titles and prominent text.
The design relies on consistent verticality and tight horizontal economy, making it feel efficient and composed. Flared endings and tapered terminals add character at display sizes while keeping a disciplined texture in paragraphs.