Serif Flared Vino 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, captions, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, space economy, classic tone, text clarity, printlike texture, flared, bracketed, crisp, tall, condensed.
A tall, tightly set serif with compact proportions and a steady, even rhythm. Stems remain largely monolinear, finishing in subtle flares and small bracketed serifs that give the letters a carved, printlike edge. Round letters stay narrow and slightly squared in their curves, while terminals are clean and controlled rather than calligraphic. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with relatively short ascenders/descenders for the narrow width, and the numerals follow the same upright, compact construction for consistent color in text.
Well suited to space-conscious typography such as book interiors, editorial layouts, and newspaper-style settings where narrow letters help fit more content per line. It can also work effectively for headlines, captions, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a classical serif voice with compact width.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, leaning toward bookish and editorial rather than decorative. Its narrow, upright stance reads as authoritative and economical, with a refined, slightly old-style seriousness that suits formal communication.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif cues with efficient, condensed proportions and a consistent low-contrast stroke. The flared, bracketed endings provide personality and a subtly engraved finish while keeping the overall texture stable and readable in continuous text.
In the sample text, the tight proportions and restrained detailing create a darker, more concentrated texture than wider serifs at the same size. The flared endings add character without introducing noticeable stroke contrast, helping keep counters clear while preserving a distinctive, engraved flavor.