Serif Flared Bori 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, literary, classic, refined reading, classic prestige, calligraphic flair, display elegance, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, graceful.
A high-contrast serif with a calligraphic, chiseled feel: thin hairlines pair with fuller verticals that subtly flare into tapered, bracketed terminals. Serifs are sharp yet not slabby, often wedge-like, and the curves are smooth and carefully tensioned, especially in round letters. Proportions skew slightly narrow with a stately cap height and a moderate x-height, producing open counters without a bulky texture. Overall spacing reads even and composed, with a lively rhythm created by the pronounced stroke modulation.
It suits editorial typography where elegance and contrast are desirable—magazine features, book interiors, and cultured branding. The clean modulation also makes it effective for display settings such as titles, pull quotes, and refined invitation or program work, where its flared terminals can read clearly and add character.
The font conveys a polished, cultured tone—more bookish and editorial than utilitarian. Its sharp hairlines and flared endings add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, suggesting tradition with a lightly contemporary crispness.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif structure with subtly flared, calligraphic stroke endings to create an upscale, literary texture. It prioritizes refined contrast and graceful rhythm for sophisticated reading and display contexts.
Distinctive details include the pronounced diagonal tail on the Q, crisp diagonal strokes in V/W/X, and fine, needle-like joins and terminals that reward larger sizes. Numerals appear similarly refined, with delicate thins and confident vertical emphasis, keeping the set consistent with the text face.