Serif Flared Vivi 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, pull quotes, classic, editorial, formal, literary, refined, space saving, classic tone, editorial display, formal branding, condensed, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, tall caps.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and compact sidebearings, giving lines a vertical, column-like rhythm. Strokes are mostly even with gentle modulation, and many joins transition into subtly flared, bracketed serifs rather than blunt slabs. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are tight but clean, and the overall drawing favors crisp, high-waisted shapes that keep wordforms slender and disciplined.
Best suited to space-efficient display and titling, such as magazine headlines, book covers, posters, and prominent pull quotes where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for short editorial text blocks when a tight measure and strong vertical rhythm are beneficial.
The tone feels traditional and editorial, with a restrained elegance that suggests classic printing and formal typography. Its narrow stance and refined terminals add a sense of seriousness and authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif presence in a condensed footprint, using flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs to keep the forms crisp and refined while maintaining a steady, readable texture.
The font’s condensed construction is especially evident in rounded letters (C, O, Q) and in the tall, straight-sided capitals, while the lowercase maintains a steady texture with a straightforward, readable rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic, supporting consistent color in mixed text settings.