Serif Other Tevo 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, brand marks, packaging, vintage, theatrical, western, gothic, poster, space-saving, attention-grabbing, period character, decorative serif, flared serifs, beaked terminals, tight spacing, tall proportions, high-waisted caps.
A condensed serif display face with tall, narrow proportions and a compact rhythm. Strokes show modest contrast and frequent flaring into wedge-like serifs, with many terminals finishing in beaked, hooked, or tapered forms. Curves are tightened and slightly angularized, giving bowls and shoulders a pinched, vertical emphasis, while counters remain relatively narrow. Overall spacing is tight and the letterforms feel deliberately stylized rather than text-neutral.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a condensed, characterful serif can add impact without requiring wide measure. It can also work for short brand statements or wordmarks, especially when a vintage or theatrical flavor is desired; for long passages, the tight proportions and stylized terminals may feel dense.
The tone is assertive and old-fashioned, blending a showbill sensibility with a touch of gothic sharpness. Its narrow stance and spurred terminals create a dramatic, attention-getting voice that reads as vintage, theatrical, and slightly rugged.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, vertically driven display serif with distinctive flared serifs and beaked terminals, maximizing personality and presence in limited horizontal space.
Uppercase forms lean toward decorative inscriptional gestures (notably in the spurred curves and pointed joins), while the lowercase maintains the same condensed verticality for a consistent texture. Numerals and punctuation echo the same tapered, serifed construction, supporting cohesive headline settings.