Serif Other Vula 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, logotypes, book covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, ritual, dramatic, ornate, atmosphere, ornament, historicism, impact, branding, flared serifs, high contrast, angular, faceted, spiky.
A decorative serif design with sharp, flared terminals and pronounced wedge-like serifs that create a faceted, cut-metal feel. Strokes alternate between sturdy verticals and thin hairlines, with frequent tapering into pointed corners and triangular notches at joins. The forms are fairly compact with squared counters and abrupt, angular transitions rather than smooth curves, giving the outlines a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Overall spacing and widths vary by letter, contributing to an irregular, display-driven rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, game or film titles, book and album covers, event promotions, and branding where a dark-fantasy or medieval mood is desired. It can also work for short headlines and wordmarks, particularly when set large to preserve the intricate terminals and sharp joins.
The font projects a Gothic, medieval tone with a theatrical, arcane edge. Its spurs and blade-like serifs suggest heraldry, fantasy lettering, and ceremonial titles more than everyday text. The overall impression is bold and ominous, with a distinctly stylized, historical pastiche.
The design appears intended to deliver a dramatic, historically flavored display voice by combining traditional serif structure with aggressively flared terminals and angular, decorative detailing. Its emphasis is on distinctive texture and silhouette rather than neutral readability, making it ideal for mood-setting typography.
In the sample text, the sharp interior corners and decorative terminals add strong texture but also reduce clarity at smaller sizes, especially where multiple verticals cluster. The design reads best when given generous size and breathing room so the notches, flares, and hairlines remain distinct.