Serif Flared Viru 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, packaging, classic, literary, humanist, warm, formal, readability, tradition, warmth, refinement, heritage, flared, calligraphic, wedge serif, oldstyle, bracketed.
A flared serif text face with gently sculpted, wedge-like terminals and softly bracketed joins that evoke a pen-influenced construction. Strokes remain fairly even, with subtle modulation and swelling into the serifs rather than sharp slab endings. Proportions feel bookish and slightly organic, with rounded bowls (O, o) and a lively, varied rhythm across widths—wide rounds alongside more compact straight-sided letters. The lowercase shows traditional forms, including a single-storey g and a compact, hook-eared f, contributing to an oldstyle texture that stays clear at text sizes.
This font suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif color and comfortable rhythm are desired. It also works well for tasteful branding, packaging, and headings that benefit from a classic, humanist voice without looking overly ornate.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a warm, human presence rather than a crisp, mechanical finish. Its flared terminals add a subtle elegance that feels traditional and slightly handcrafted, suitable for refined but approachable typography.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, traditional serif with pen-informed flare and soft terminals, balancing classical letterforms with a slightly expressive, organic texture. The goal seems to be a versatile text face that feels established and cultured while remaining friendly and legible.
The numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with gentle curves and small flicks at terminals that match the serif treatment. Diagonals and joins (V, W, y) show restrained flare and taper, keeping the texture consistent and avoiding stark contrast spikes.