Serif Other Vura 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, vintage, theatrical, old-world, storybook, rustic, display impact, vintage flavor, ornamental detail, hand-cut feel, bracketed, flared, wedge serifs, incised, beaky terminals.
A decorative serif with heavy, sculpted forms and wedge-like, flared serifs that feel carved rather than constructed. Strokes are broadly weighted with moderate contrast, and many terminals finish in beak-like points or small hooked flicks, giving the outlines a lively, chiseled rhythm. Counters are compact and rounded, joins are sturdy, and several letters show subtle asymmetries and swelling that create an organic, hand-cut impression. Figures are similarly stout and stylized, with pronounced serifs and curving strokes that read best at display sizes.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, book and album covers, packaging, and identity marks where its carved, decorative details can be appreciated. It can also work for short callouts or section headers in editorial layouts when paired with a simpler text face.
The overall tone is vintage and theatrical, evoking poster lettering, book title typography, and old-world signage. Its animated terminals and sculptural weight add drama and charm, leaning toward storybook and folklore atmospheres rather than modern neutrality.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a distinctive, historically flavored display voice—combining classic serif structure with carved, flared detailing for strong impact and a handcrafted, ornamental feel.
The design’s distinctive character comes from consistently pointed, flared serifs and energetic terminals, which create strong texture in words. The heavier interior shapes and tight counters can reduce clarity in small sizes, while the bold silhouette holds up well for short bursts of text.