Serif Flared Idhe 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, branding, literary, refined, classic, warm, classic italic, text emphasis, editorial tone, humanist warmth, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, oldstyle.
A serif italic with subtly flared terminals and gently bracketed serifs that echo broad-pen calligraphy. Strokes show moderate contrast and a smooth, continuous modulation, with curved joins and softly tapered entry/exit strokes. Proportions feel traditional and bookish: rounded bowls, a slightly compact lowercase, and an italic rhythm that leans forward without becoming overly narrow. The capitals are steady and dignified, while the lowercase adds movement through angled stress and crisp, teardrop-like terminals.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where an italic with strong typographic personality is needed for emphasis, introductions, or pull quotes. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a classic, crafted tone, particularly for cultural, academic, or heritage-leaning contexts.
The overall tone is cultured and literary, with a warm, humanist sophistication. Its italic energy reads expressive rather than flashy, lending an editorial voice that feels established and trustworthy. The flared endings add a gentle, crafted character that suggests tradition and care.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif italic with a distinctly human, calligraphic backbone—balancing readability with expressive detail. Flared stroke endings and moderated contrast aim to provide a graceful, literary texture that remains composed in continuous text.
Letterforms maintain a consistent, flowing cadence across the alphabet, with noticeable variation in character widths that keeps text color lively. Numerals follow the same italic slant and serif treatment, matching the text style for coherent use in running copy. The design’s softened edges and bracket transitions help it avoid a rigid, mechanical feel.