Serif Other Ufmy 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, old-world, heraldic, dramatic, formal, storybook, inscriptional feel, decorative titling, heritage branding, fantasy styling, engraved look, faceted, chamfered, angular, octagonal, flared serifs.
This serif design combines fairly even stroke weight with distinct faceted geometry. Many curves are rendered as chamfered, near-octagonal forms (notably in C, G, O, Q, and numerals like 0/8/9), giving the letters a crisp, cut-stone feel. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like with occasional flared terminals, and joins tend to be angular rather than smoothly bracketed. Uppercase proportions read stately and slightly wide, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy rhythm with compact bowls and a single-storey a; the overall texture is firm and high-contrast in silhouette without relying on extreme thick–thin modulation.
Best suited to display sizes where the chamfered construction and pointed serifs can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book covers, and identity work for heritage, fantasy, or craft-adjacent brands. It can handle short text excerpts, but its strong geometry and decorative terminals will feel most intentional when used for titles, pull quotes, and prominent labeling.
The face conveys a historical, ceremonial tone—suggestive of inscriptions, coats of arms, and fantasy or medieval-leaning titling. Its angular detailing and pointed terminals add drama and a crafted, decorative presence, while still remaining legible in short passages.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif structure with an engraved, faceted construction, delivering a formal, old-world voice that stands apart from conventional text serifs. The consistent cut-corner motif suggests an aim for an “inscriptional” or “carved” look while keeping letterforms familiar enough for practical display typography.
Distinctive forms include an octagonal O/0, a sharply notched S, and a W with deep inner vertices that emphasizes the faceted theme. Numerals follow the same cut-corner construction, helping headlines and UI numerals feel cohesive with the letterforms. The font’s personality comes primarily from its consistent chamfers and crisp terminal treatment rather than ornate internal detailing.