Serif Flared Valu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, branding, classic, refined, literary, measured, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, timeless branding, bracketed serifs, flared joins, open apertures, crisp terminals, wide spacing.
A serif text face with crisp, bracketed serifs and subtle flare where strokes meet terminals, giving stems a gently sculpted, chiseled finish rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel moderately narrow in individual letters yet set with generous sidebearings, producing an airy rhythm in paragraphs. Curves are smooth and controlled with clean joins; counters are open and evenly shaped, and the contrast reads as noticeable but restrained. Numerals and capitals appear steady and formal, with tidy curves and straight-sided structure that keeps lines looking organized.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice and comfortable readability are needed. It also performs nicely for refined headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that want a classic, institutional feel without heavy weight or overt ornament.
The overall tone is classical and editorial: calm, cultivated, and slightly bookish without becoming ornamental. The flared finishing and sharp serifs add a hint of authority and tradition, while the open shapes keep it approachable and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional reading experience with a slightly sculpted, flared-serif character—balancing formality and clarity through open counters, disciplined proportions, and confident, crisp terminals.
In the text sample, the spacing and sturdy serifs create strong horizontal guidance, helping long lines hold together. Diacritics aren’t shown, but the punctuation and mixed-case sample suggest a design tuned for continuous reading as well as display-sized headings.