Serif Flared Andah 8 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Costaline' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, editorial, literary, classical, refined, dramatic, readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, display refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, tapered.
This serif shows crisp, sculpted letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely bracketed serifs that feel slightly flared at stroke endings. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with open counters and a steady vertical rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions are stately and controlled, while lowercase forms balance rounded bowls with tapered terminals; the two-storey “a” and “g” read as traditional and bookish. Numerals match the text style with elegant contrast and clear, old-style-like shaping cues in the curves and joins.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding when set at larger sizes that highlight its tapered details and contrast.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, combining classical book typography with a subtle display polish. It conveys authority and sophistication, with enough contrast and sharpness to feel dramatic in larger settings while remaining composed in paragraphs.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a classical, calligraphy-informed serif: readable and structured for text, but with enough sharp contrast and flared finishing to add elegance and presence in display use.
In the sample text, spacing appears even and the texture is lightly sparkling due to the high contrast and sharp serifs. Details like the energetic ear on “g,” the crisp terminals on “c/e,” and the elegant “Q” tail add character without pushing into ornament.