Serif Flared Fasi 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornet' by Berthold, 'Campan' by Hoftype, 'ITC Elan' by ITC, 'Accia Flare' by Mint Type, 'Hybrid' by ParaType, and 'Lovato' by Philatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, packaging, classic, stately, literary, old-style, trustworthy, authority, readability, heritage tone, display impact, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, beaked, rounded, robust.
A robust serif with smoothly flared, bracketed terminals that give the strokes a subtly sculpted, ink-trap–free feel. The letterforms are broad and generously proportioned, with rounded bowls and steady, moderate contrast between thick and thin. Serifs tend toward beaked and softly tapered shapes rather than abrupt slabs, and curves transition into stems with continuous, calligraphic-like modulation. The lowercase shows familiar book-face proportions with a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and sturdy, rounded counters that stay open at text sizes.
Best suited to display through text-forward headline work where a confident, classic serif voice is needed—magazine and newspaper titling, book covers, heritage branding, and premium packaging. It can also serve for short-to-medium passages in print-oriented layouts where a dark, stable typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial and institutional typography rather than contemporary minimalism. Its heavy presence and softened flares add warmth and a slightly historic, engraved quality, balancing seriousness with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif texture with added solidity and warmth through flared, bracketed endings, producing strong presence without resorting to slab-like geometry. It prioritizes clear, familiar forms and a dependable reading rhythm while projecting an established, editorial character.
In the sample text, the face holds together well in dense settings, with consistent rhythm and strong word shapes. The numerals appear sturdy and compact, matching the cap weight and maintaining a cohesive, headline-friendly color.