Serif Flared Umba 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'ITC Resavska Sans' by ITC, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype, and 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, posters, classic, literary, refined, warm, traditional, readability, heritage tone, warm authority, text-to-display, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, humanist.
A flared serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and subtly sculpted terminals that widen into tapered, wedge-like endings. Serifs are bracketed and softly integrated into the stems, giving letters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Proportions are moderately open with round counters and a steady rhythm; curves show gentle modulation and terminals often finish with a small flick or taper. Uppercase forms feel solid and formal, while the lowercase maintains a readable, bookish texture with clear joins and a consistent baseline presence.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine layouts where a classic serif voice is needed with added warmth. It also works effectively for display applications—titles, pull quotes, and cultural branding—where the flared terminals can provide character without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed editorial typography and heritage signage. Its flared endings add warmth and a hint of hand influence, keeping the texture friendly and approachable while still feeling authoritative.
The design appears intended to bridge classical serif conventions with a more tactile, human finish, using flared terminals and bracketed serifs to create a durable, readable texture that still feels crafted.
The numerals match the text color closely, with rounded shapes and straightforward structure suited to continuous reading. The design holds up well in paragraph settings, where the flared terminals create a slightly textured, lively line without becoming sharp or high-contrast.