Serif Flared Epwy 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, classic, formal, literary, refined, elegance, authority, heritage, display clarity, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, sharp apexes, tapered strokes, calligraphic stress.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that frequently broaden into subtly flared terminals. The letterforms show a traditional, calligraphic stress with tapered joins and sharp apexes (notably in A, V, W, and Y), giving the design a lively rhythm without feeling mannered. Counters are relatively open and the curves are clean, while many strokes end in wedge-like finishing that reinforces a carved, editorial look. Numerals and capitals carry sturdy verticals and refined hairlines, maintaining consistent color and spacing in text.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, magazine and journal titling, book covers, and other contexts where a refined serif voice is needed. It can also work for posters and formal brand applications where sharp contrast and elegant finishing help carry a premium, traditional message.
The font conveys a poised, classical tone—confident and authoritative, with a distinctly bookish, old-world refinement. Its high contrast and sharp detailing feel premium and ceremonial, lending an air of tradition and seriousness to headlines and featured text.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif conventions with flared, wedge-like stroke endings for added presence and distinction. Its goal is likely to deliver an elegant, authoritative texture for display and editorial typography while keeping letterforms disciplined and familiar.
In the sample text, the high contrast remains stable across longer lines, with strong vertical emphasis and clear differentiation between thick stems and hairline connections. The flared finishing on many terminals adds character at display sizes, while the overall proportions stay conservative and readable.