Serif Flared Leza 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacklist' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, authoritative, dramatic, literary, display impact, classic authority, distinctive serif voice, bracketed, flared, chiseled, sculptural, sharp terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced flaring at stroke ends, giving stems a subtly chiseled, sculptural feel. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, with pointed beaks and tapered terminals that create crisp silhouettes. Counters are relatively compact and the rhythm is driven by strong thick–thin transitions, producing a lively texture in both capitals and lowercase. Proportions lean broad and open in the caps, while lowercase forms keep sturdy verticals and clear, traditional construction; numerals follow the same emphatic contrast and wedge-like finishing.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where the flared stroke endings and strong contrast can be appreciated. It can work for editorial typography such as magazine features, section openers, and book-cover titling, and it can also support branding that wants a classic yet distinctive serif presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and classical, with a confident, attention-grabbing voice. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing cues suggest formality and tradition, while the flared details add a distinctive, slightly theatrical edge.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif structure with a more sculpted, flared finishing, creating a recognizable display voice that stays rooted in classic letterforms. Its emphasis on contrast and sharp terminals suggests a focus on impactful typography for titles and prominent text.
At text sizes the heavy verticals and tight apertures produce a dense, energetic color that benefits from generous leading. The most distinctive character comes from the consistent flare into terminals and the angular, beaked finishing on several letters, which gives headings a carved, monumental impression.