Serif Flared Wodih 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, refined, literary, classical, elegant, classical reading, editorial polish, elegant tone, print-like texture, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, airy.
This typeface shows a high-contrast serif structure with slender hairlines and more substantial main strokes, producing a crisp, delicate texture. Serifs are small and sharply finished with subtly flared terminals, giving strokes a tapered, calligraphic feel rather than blunt endings. Proportions are traditional and bookish: capitals are well-balanced with open counters, while the lowercase features compact joins and a smooth rhythm. Curves (C, G, O, e) are clean and round, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and neatly controlled; figures are lining and similarly contrasty, with graceful curves and fine horizontals.
It performs well in book and long-form editorial typography where a refined, classical tone is desired, especially at comfortable reading sizes. It can also support magazine display, cultural branding, and formal invitations when set with generous leading and careful reproduction to preserve the fine hairlines.
Overall, the font reads as refined and cultured, with a quiet formality suited to literary and editorial settings. The pronounced contrast and tapered details add elegance and a sense of tradition, while the restrained shapes keep it composed rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to evoke a classical serif reading experience with elevated contrast and tapered, flared finishing, balancing elegance with legibility. Its consistent rhythm and restrained detailing suggest a focus on polished editorial use rather than overt display styling.
In text, the light hairlines and tight, pointed details create a bright page color and a distinctly “printed” feel. Descenders such as g, p, q, and y are long and smooth, contributing to a flowing baseline rhythm; punctuation and the ampersand harmonize with the same crisp, tapered finishing.