Serif Flared Vidu 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, game titles, packaging, medieval, storybook, occult, dramatic, historic, atmosphere, historicity, display impact, distinct silhouettes, handcrafted feel, flared, chiselled, tapered, spiky, calligraphic.
An upright serif with narrow, tall proportions and distinctly flared stroke endings that widen into sharp, wedge-like terminals. The letterforms show low contrast with a subtly carved, chiseled feel, using pointed beaks, hooked joins, and small triangular serifs rather than flat slabs. Curves are slightly pinched and asymmetrical, giving the bowls and counters a lively, hand-shaped rhythm. Overall spacing is moderately tight, and the silhouettes remain crisp and angular even in rounded letters and numerals.
This font is best suited to display settings where its pointed flares and stylized serif details can be appreciated—titles, chapter heads, posters, and cover typography. It also fits branding for fantasy, historical, or mystical themes such as tabletop games, festivals, themed packaging, and immersive event materials. For longer passages, it will perform best at comfortable sizes with generous leading to preserve clarity of its sharp terminals.
The tone is theatrical and old-world, evoking illuminated manuscripts, fantasy ephemera, and gothic storytelling. Its sharp terminals and slightly irregular, hand-cut energy create a mysterious, spellbook-like mood without becoming fully blackletter.
The design appears intended to merge readable serif construction with a dramatic, hand-carved texture through flared terminals and spiky detailing. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and thematic atmosphere while retaining familiar Latin letter structures for legibility in short-to-medium display text.
Uppercase forms feel formal and emblematic, while the lowercase introduces more quirky, calligraphic details (notably in letters with ascenders/descenders), enhancing a handcrafted impression. Numerals echo the same flared, pointed finishing, maintaining a consistent, carved silhouette across the set.