Serif Flared Webur 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, posters, headlines, classic, literary, refined, vintage, classical tone, reading comfort, editorial voice, added character, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A refined serif with subtly flared terminals and bracketed serifs that give the strokes a sculpted, chiseled finish. The design shows moderate contrast with crisp joins and slightly tapered stems, producing a lively rhythm without feeling delicate. Proportions are relatively narrow with compact counters; round letters like O/C read more oval than circular, while capitals keep a classical, inscriptional stance. Lowercase forms are sturdy and legible, with a two-storey a and g, a narrow, pointed w, and numerals that sit clearly on the baseline with traditional serifed detailing.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, literary covers, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It can serve as a strong text face in comfortable reading sizes, and it also performs well for headlines and pull quotes thanks to its distinctive flared detailing and compact proportions.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, evoking traditional printing and formal editorial typography. Its flared endings add a gentle, humanist warmth that feels historical without becoming ornamental or overly old-fashioned.
Likely drawn to combine classical serif structure with subtly calligraphic, flared stroke endings, creating a traditional yet characterful reading face. The intent appears to balance formality and warmth, offering a recognizable editorial tone with clear, consistent shapes.
The sample text shows strong word-shape definition and a consistent vertical emphasis, making it effective at larger text sizes where the flared terminals and tapered strokes can be appreciated. The punctuation and numerals match the same crisp, serifed voice, supporting cohesive typographic color across mixed content.