Serif Flared Annan 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, elegant, refined, dramatic, classic, editorial voice, classic modernity, display impact, refined authority, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sharp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with finely tapered hairlines and confidently weighted verticals. Stems and terminals subtly flare, creating a sculpted, chiseled feel at joins and stroke endings rather than purely mechanical serifs. Curves are smooth and generous, with pronounced thick–thin transitions, while counters stay open enough to keep the texture readable. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with lively diagonals and a distinctly serifed, text-forward construction; figures follow the same contrast and vertical stress for a cohesive rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine typography, book covers, and brand identities that want a traditional yet striking serif voice. It can work for short blocks of text in print or high-resolution screens where the fine hairlines and contrast remain intact.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a touch of drama from the sharp hairlines and flared stroke endings. It reads as classic and formal without feeling overly ornate, lending an editorial sophistication to headings and display lines.
Likely intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic, high-contrast serif, combining traditional letterforms with subtly flared terminals for added presence. The goal appears to be strong editorial character and upscale clarity in display-driven settings.
The design relies on crisp hairline connections and tapered terminals, so it benefits from adequate size and good reproduction conditions. In continuous text, the strong vertical emphasis produces a structured, column-like rhythm that feels authoritative and composed.