Serif Flared Usmi 7 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'EFCO Osbert' by Ilham Herry, and 'DynaGrotesk' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book typography, magazine, posters, classical, bookish, formal, authoritative, editorial voice, classical authority, print texture, crisp display, high contrast, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp.
A crisp serif with pronounced flare at stroke endings and compact proportions. Stems read sturdy and mostly even in thickness, while joins and terminals sharpen into wedge-like, bracketed serifs that create a subtly calligraphic rhythm. Counters are moderately open and the spacing feels measured, keeping lines orderly in text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same disciplined, slightly condensed structure, with pointed terminals that give the set a distinctly engraved finish.
Well suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and magazine typography where a classical serif voice is desired. It can also serve as a text face for book or long-form reading when set with ample spacing to preserve the crisp terminals and prevent the texture from becoming overly dark. The disciplined capitals make it a strong choice for titles, section heads, and formal branding applications.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic edge from the sharp flaring terminals. It feels serious and established rather than casual, lending text a formal, bookish authority. The crispness and contrast in the serif shapes suggest a refined, print-forward character.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional serif presence with a distinctive flared-terminal signature. It prioritizes a controlled, compact rhythm and sharp finishing details to create a confident, print-like texture in both display and text contexts.
In paragraph settings the narrow build and strong terminal shapes create a high-ink, high-definition texture that works best when given comfortable leading and not-too-tight tracking. The pointed details are especially noticeable in larger sizes, where the flared serifs become a key part of the voice.