Serif Flared Vide 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, posters, book covers, classic, bookish, formal, refined, display impact, editorial tone, classic authority, distinctive texture, flared, wedge-serif, calligraphic, crisp, compact.
This typeface is a compact serif with distinctly flared, wedge-like terminals that broaden from the stems into sharp, triangular endings. Proportions are narrow and vertical, with tight counters and a slightly compressed overall rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast and a subtly calligraphic feel: joins and curves transition smoothly, while terminals and serifs stay crisp and tapered. The lowercase has a conventional structure and a balanced x-height, with tall, slender ascenders/descenders that reinforce the condensed color. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast construction, reading cleanly at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines and subheads where the narrow width and flared terminals can create an elegant, high-impact texture. It also suits editorial layouts, book covers, and branded titles that need a classic serif voice with a sharper, more stylized finish than a standard text face.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a poised, editorial character. Its sharp flares add a hint of drama and sophistication, suggesting a voice that is serious, cultivated, and slightly theatrical rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-contrast serif for display typography, combining traditional letterforms with flared terminals to add personality and authority. The goal seems to be strong vertical emphasis and a distinctive, refined silhouette that stands out in titles while maintaining a classic reading of forms.
Spacing appears on the tight side, creating a dense text color that feels deliberate and composed. The most distinctive signature is the consistent flare at stroke endings across caps, lowercase, and figures, which gives the font a carved, engraved impression without becoming overly ornate.