Serif Flared Viru 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, magazine, branding, classic, literary, formal, dignified, refined, text readability, classic tone, heritage feel, editorial voice, high contrast, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp.
A refined serif with noticeably flared stroke endings and gently bracketed serifs, combining crisp, tapered joins with moderate contrast. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while verticals hold steady to create a clean rhythm across text. Proportions are compact and text-oriented, with relatively tight letterforms and controlled apertures; punctuation and figures follow the same sturdy, traditional construction.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classical serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines and literary titling, giving short passages a cultured, traditional voice without becoming overly decorative. The controlled, flared detailing can support branding for cultural, academic, or heritage-leaning contexts.
The tone reads classical and bookish, with an understated formality that feels suited to established institutions and editorial settings. Its flared details add a subtle crafted warmth, keeping it from feeling purely mechanical while still remaining composed and authoritative.
Likely designed to evoke traditional print typography while introducing flared stroke endings for a more crafted, transitional feel. The intent appears focused on producing a stable, readable text color with enough character in terminals and serifs to stand out in display sizes.
The capitals present a traditional silhouette with restrained ornament, and the lowercase maintains a consistent texture with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear old-style in spirit through their rounded, varied forms, contributing to a literary, print-forward voice in running text.