Serif Flared Vivy 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, branding, literary, vintage, quirky, refined, editorial, editorial voice, space-saving, classic character, handcrafted warmth, flared terminals, calligraphic, tall proportions, open counters, crisp.
A tall, condensed serif with gently flared stroke endings and a low-contrast, drawn feel. Stems stay mostly even in weight, but subtly widen into tapered terminals that act like soft serifs, giving the letters a chiseled-yet-organic finish. Curves are smooth and slightly asymmetric in places, with open counters and compact sidebearings that create a tight vertical rhythm. The overall texture reads clean and dark without looking rigid, balancing sharp joins with rounded bowls and understated detailing.
Best suited to headlines and display text where its condensed proportions and flared terminals can read clearly and add character. It also works well for book covers, editorial titling, posters, and brand or packaging applications that want a classic but slightly idiosyncratic voice. In longer passages it can provide a distinct, literary texture, especially at comfortable sizes and with adequate line spacing.
The tone is bookish and slightly old-world, with a handcrafted edge that keeps it from feeling purely formal. Its narrow, upright stance feels composed and editorial, while the flared endings add a hint of eccentricity and charm. Overall it suggests classic print culture—posters, titles, and packaging—without tipping into heavy ornament.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed, space-saving structure with softened serif-like flares to create a distinctive, print-forward voice. It aims for an editorial classicism while retaining a subtly handcrafted, calligraphic warmth.
Uppercase forms present a strong vertical presence, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation (notably in the single-storey shapes and the compact, lively joins). Numerals follow the same condensed, flared logic and appear designed to blend smoothly into text settings rather than stand apart as geometric figures.