Serif Normal Vasi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, display, branding, elegant, refined, fashion, literary, luxury, editorial clarity, dramatic contrast, classic revival, display emphasis, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, sharp.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline serifs. The letterforms favor vertical stems and smooth, rational curves, creating a clean, controlled rhythm in text. Serifs are delicate and sharply bracketed to unbracketed in feel (reading as finely cut), and terminals are tapered and precise. Proportions skew slightly condensed, with relatively compact counters and a consistent, polished texture across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to magazine typography, book or journal titling, and other editorial settings where elegance and contrast are assets. It performs especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and brand-driven display applications that benefit from a polished, high-end serif voice.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, projecting a classic editorial sophistication. Its high-fashion, print-oriented character feels formal and composed, with a subtly dramatic sparkle from the strong contrast.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical high-contrast serif forms, emphasizing elegance, clarity of structure, and a luxurious editorial presence. Its narrow stance and sharp detailing suggest a focus on impactful typography in titles and prominent text rather than rugged everyday utility.
In the sample text, the font produces a lively shimmer at larger sizes as hairlines and heavy stems alternate, while at smaller sizes the finest strokes may appear fragile in low-resolution contexts. Numerals share the same contrast and refined detailing, integrating smoothly with text settings.