Serif Flared Annaw 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, refined, literary, elegant text, editorial authority, classical revival, premium tone, sharp serifs, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic contrast, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, finely tapered hairlines and darker, steady verticals that often swell into subtly flared endings. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, giving joins a carved, slightly calligraphic feel rather than a purely mechanical construction. Capitals read tall and composed with elegant proportions, while lowercase shows a moderate x-height and compact counters that keep the texture dense and even. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S are smoothly modeled with pronounced thick–thin transitions, and the numerals echo the same refined contrast and pointed finishing details.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for display uses—headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding—where its sharp serifs and high contrast create a confident, upscale impression.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, projecting a bookish, editorial authority with a hint of dramatic elegance. Its sharp finishing and sculpted contrast give it a formal voice suited to serious or cultural contexts rather than casual or playful ones.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical serif conventions: strong vertical structure, lively contrast, and flared, sculptural endings that provide elegance without sacrificing overall readability. It aims for an authoritative, literate voice that performs in both text and display roles.
Spacing appears balanced for text, producing a consistent rhythm in paragraph settings, while the contrast and delicate hairlines make the face feel most at home at comfortable reading sizes or larger. The flared stroke endings and pointed serifs add sparkle in headlines, but also demand clean reproduction to preserve fine details.