Serif Flared Fiba 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Begum Sans' by Indian Type Foundry; 'Aeris', 'Big Vesta', and 'Optima Nova' by Linotype; 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation; 'Mentor Sans' by Monotype; and 'Alinea Incise' by Présence Typo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazine, branding, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, literary, classic refinement, editorial clarity, heritage tone, elevated reading, bracketed, tapered, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered stroke endings. Serifs are clearly present and often feel lightly flared and bracketed, with terminals that sharpen into small wedges rather than blunt slabs. The letterforms show classical proportions with gently rounded bowls, a steady vertical axis, and a slightly calligraphic rhythm in diagonals and joins. Numerals and capitals carry a sturdy, editorial presence, while lowercase forms maintain clear counters and a cohesive, traditional texture in text.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazines, journals, book interiors, and pull quotes—where a classic serif texture and strong contrast are desirable. It also works effectively for headlines and institutional branding that needs a formal, established tone, especially at medium to large sizes where the tapered details read cleanly.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an authoritative, cultivated voice. Its sharp terminals and contrast add a touch of drama, while the classical construction keeps it grounded and serious—more “printed page” than “display gimmick.”
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical serif construction: readable, upright, and text-capable, but with heightened contrast and tapered, flared finishing to add character and distinction in both headlines and extended reading.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at larger reading sizes, creating a dense, confident typographic color. The contrast and pointed terminals are visually distinctive, so spacing and line length will influence how refined versus forceful it feels.