Serif Flared Fiho 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classical, formal, assertive, literary, modern classic, editorial authority, display impact, heritage tone, bracketed, flared, crisp, sculpted, vertical stress.
A high-contrast serif with a decidedly vertical, chiseled construction and confident weight. Strokes taper into subtle flares and bracketed serifs, creating a sculptural feel at terminals rather than blunt slabs. The capitals are wide and stately with crisp joins and generous curves, while the lowercase shows compact counters and sturdy bowls; ascenders are prominent and the overall rhythm is steady and text-friendly despite the dramatic contrast. Numerals are strong and display-leaning, with clear differentiation and prominent thick–thin modulation.
Well suited to editorial typography, magazine headlines, and book-cover titling where a classic serif voice with extra punch is desired. It also fits branding and packaging that need a formal, heritage-leaning tone, and it can serve as a strong text/display hybrid for larger sizes in print or high-resolution digital contexts.
The tone is traditional and editorial, with a confident, authoritative presence. Its sharp contrast and flared finishing details evoke book typography and institutional gravitas, reading as both refined and slightly dramatic.
The design appears intended to modernize classical serif conventions by pairing strong thick strokes with sharply refined hairlines and flared, bracketed endings. The goal seems to be a versatile serif that can carry long-form credibility while still delivering striking impact in titles.
In the sample text, the heavy hairlines and tapered serifs create lively texture and strong word shapes, especially in mixed-case settings. The design maintains clarity at larger text sizes, where the contrast and sculpted terminals become part of the voice rather than distraction.