Serif Flared Vibu 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, posters, elegant, literary, refined, airy, classic, space saving, elegant text, editorial tone, classic modern mix, condensed, flared terminals, tapered strokes, high-waisted capitals, open counters.
A condensed serif with gently flared terminals and subtly tapered strokes that broaden toward the ends rather than forming sharp bracketed serifs. The proportions are tall and slim, with narrow letters, compact bowls, and open apertures that keep text readable despite the tight width. Curves are smooth and controlled, joins are clean, and the overall rhythm feels even, with a slightly calligraphic swelling at terminals and a restrained, consistent stroke presence across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a narrow footprint is helpful—magazine layouts, book jackets, chapter titles, pull quotes, and dense headline settings. It can also work for refined posters or brand titling where a tall, elegant serif voice is desired without heavy contrast.
The tone is poised and bookish, mixing classical formality with a lighter, more contemporary airiness. Its slim stance and softened, flaring endings give it an elegant, slightly theatrical flavor without becoming decorative or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving serif that retains traditional polish while using flared terminals and tapered strokes to stay light and crisp at display and text sizes.
Uppercase forms read tall and stately, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and tidy spacing in running text. Numerals match the condensed vertical emphasis and maintain a consistent, upright presence suitable for inline use.