Serif Flared Symo 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, book covers, posters, branding, storybook, old-style, warm, craft, rustic, distinctive serif, warm readability, crafted feel, classic voice, display impact, flared, calligraphic, soft terminals, ink-like, lively.
A robust serif with strongly flared stroke endings and softly sculpted, wedge-like terminals. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with round, open counters and a gently calligraphic modulation that stays consistent across the alphabet. Stems and joins feel slightly organic, with subtle tapering and swelling rather than sharp, mechanical transitions, giving the face a hand-cut, inked quality. Numerals and capitals carry the same confident weight and broad stance, producing a solid, even color in text while retaining distinctive, characterful silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines and short to medium passages where its flared terminals can be appreciated—such as book covers, packaging, posters, and branding. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or chapter titles where a warm, classic texture is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and traditional, with a storybook warmth and a hint of old-world craft. Its flared details and soft shaping suggest an artisanal, slightly rustic personality rather than a formal or high-fashion voice.
The design appears intended to blend readability with a distinctive, crafted voice—using flared endings and soft, calligraphic shaping to evoke tradition and charm without resorting to extreme ornament. It aims to provide a sturdy, attention-getting serif that still feels personable in text.
In running text, the face creates a dense, confident texture with clear word shapes and prominent capital forms. The flaring at terminals adds sparkle at display sizes, while the rounded counters help keep the texture approachable rather than severe.