Serif Flared Doly 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, book covers, pull quotes, branding, editorial, elegant, literary, refined, classic, editorial voice, refined display, classic revival, space economy, high-end branding, crisp, calligraphic, tapered, bracketed, sharp terminals.
This typeface shows a high-contrast serif construction with slim hairlines and fuller main strokes that taper into subtly flared, bracketed endings. Serifs are sharp and delicate rather than blocky, and many strokes terminate in pointed, wedge-like forms that give the outlines a slightly calligraphic snap. Proportions are relatively narrow with compact bowls and tight interior counters, producing a vertical, economical rhythm in text. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with slender ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same contrasty, tapered logic for a consistent color across mixed copy.
It suits editorial typography—magazine headlines, decks, and pull quotes—where its contrast and sharp detailing can shine. It also works well for book covers and refined branding that benefits from a classic serif voice with a slightly contemporary edge. In longer passages it will favor comfortable sizes and good reproduction, as the finer hairlines and terminals are a key part of its identity.
Overall it reads as polished and editorial, with a poised, fashion-forward refinement. The sharp terminals and crisp contrast add a touch of drama and formality, suggesting prestige and careful typesetting rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast serif for publishing and brand applications, combining traditional proportions with flared, tapered endings to create a distinctive, elegant texture. Its narrow set and crisp terminals suggest an emphasis on sophisticated display use while remaining coherent in text settings.
In the sample text the spacing and stroke contrast create a lively texture, with thin connections and pointed joins that become more pronounced as sizes get larger. Curves and diagonals (notably in letters like S, V, W, and X) feel taut and controlled, reinforcing the typeface’s crisp, sophisticated character.