Serif Normal Vive 5 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book design, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, formal, classic, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, presence, editorial tone, clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, generous, flared.
A conventional serif with wide proportions and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtly calligraphic modulation, and the serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a crisp but not overly sharp finish. Curves are open and rounded, counters are generous, and the overall color on the page stays even despite the wide set. Numerals follow the same serifed construction and maintain a traditional, bookish presence.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine work where a traditional serif voice is needed with extra breadth. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and branding contexts that benefit from a formal, established tone and generous letterforms.
The tone is classic and formal, with an editorial confidence that suggests established publishing and institutional communication. Its wide stance and crisp serifs lend a dignified, slightly theatrical presence without becoming ornate.
Likely drawn to deliver a familiar, classical serif reading experience while emphasizing width and openness for a more expansive, premium feel. The moderated contrast and bracketed serifs aim for versatility across text and display without drifting into decorative extremes.
The sample text shows clear word shapes and stable baseline behavior, with capital forms that feel stately and lowercases that remain readable at display-to-text sizes. The wide spacing and expansive glyph widths make it especially comfortable in headings and short blocks where openness and clarity are desirable.