Serif Flared Vidu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, quirky, storybook, vintage, whimsical, crafty, add personality, evoke nostalgia, handcrafted feel, decorative text, flared terminals, soft wedges, calligraphic, angular curves, lively rhythm.
A compact serif with tapered, slightly swelling stems that finish in small flared wedges rather than crisp bracketed serifs. Strokes stay relatively even overall, but subtly thicken into terminals, giving letters a carved, hand-shaped feel. Curves are smooth yet a bit angular at joins, and many forms show gentle asymmetry and slight spur-like projections, creating a lively, irregular rhythm. Counters are moderately open and the lowercase maintains clear, straightforward structures with distinctive, expressive endings.
Best suited to display settings where its flared terminals and quirky rhythm can be appreciated—headlines, short blurbs, posters, packaging, and brand marks with a handcrafted or retro sensibility. It can work for brief text passages when set with comfortable spacing, but its personality is strongest at larger sizes.
The tone feels playful and old-world, like a decorative text face used for folktales, crafts, or nostalgic packaging. Its animated terminals and uneven sparkle add personality and charm without becoming fully wild or distressed.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with a hand-carved, flared-terminal treatment, prioritizing character and warmth over strict geometric regularity. It aims for a distinctive voice that feels crafted and slightly theatrical while remaining legible.
The uppercase reads as tall and compact, with pointed, flaring feet and caps that sometimes pinch or peak at the ends. Numerals share the same tapered-in, flared-out logic, keeping the set cohesive and giving figures a slightly theatrical, poster-like presence.