Serif Flared Vida 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, subheads, literary, formal, classic, measured, compact text, vertical economy, traditional tone, clear hierarchy, editorial voice, condensed, flared terminals, tapered strokes, carved, bookish.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a steady, even color. Strokes show minimal contrast and many endings broaden into subtle flares, giving the serifs a carved, calligraphic feel without becoming bracket-heavy. Counters are relatively tight and vertical stress dominates, producing a compact, columnar texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where narrow measures are helpful, such as magazine layouts, newspapers, catalogs, and dense informational pages. It can also serve for headings, subheads, and pull quotes that need a tall, classic presence without heavy contrast. The condensed proportions make it useful for posters, packaging, and branding systems that need to fit more characters into limited width while keeping a serif tone.
This face reads as literary and composed, with a restrained, editorial tone rather than a loud display personality. Its tall, condensed rhythm lends a slightly formal, old-world flavor, while the softened terminals keep it from feeling overly sharp or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-efficient, condensed footprint. Its low-contrast construction and flared endings suggest a goal of maintaining readability and a consistent texture while adding a subtle, crafted finish at stroke terminals.
The uppercase set feels statuesque and column-like, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward reading rhythm with compact bowls and modest apertures. Numerals appear similarly condensed and aligned with the overall vertical emphasis, supporting consistent typographic color in mixed text and figures.