Serif Flared Epfi 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, branding, literary, classic, refined, formal, classic readability, editorial tone, refined display, traditional authority, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered terminals and subtly flared stroke endings that give verticals a gently swelling, carved feel. Serifs are sharp and bracketed rather than blocky, and curves transition into hairlines cleanly, producing a bright, polished rhythm. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height, compact apertures, and pronounced thick–thin modulation in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures follow the same contrasty logic, with narrow joins and delicate details that read best when given adequate size and spacing.
It suits editorial typography—magazines, essays, and book interiors—where a classic serif voice is desired. The capitals and numerals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications, particularly in print or larger on-screen sizes where hairlines stay clear.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial seriousness that recalls traditional book typography. The sharp serifs and elegant modulation convey refinement and authority, while the flared endings add a slightly bespoke, engraved character.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast reading experience with a slightly sculpted finish, combining classical serif construction with flared stroke endings for added sophistication in both display and extended text.
In text settings the strong contrast creates a lively shimmer, especially across mixed-case lines, and the punctuation and apostrophe appear compact and clean. The capitals have a stately presence suitable for titling, while the lowercase maintains a controlled, traditional texture.