Serif Flared Andon 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, editorial polish, classic authority, luxury tone, sharp refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered joins and subtly flared stroke endings that give the forms a carved, calligraphic feel. The capitals are stately and proportioned with generous counters, while the lowercase shows a smooth rhythm with moderate curves and crisp terminals. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with thinning hairlines and heavier verticals that produce a bright, polished page color. Numerals follow the same contrast and refinement, with clear, open shapes and elegant curves.
Well-suited for book and editorial typography, especially for titles, pull quotes, and section headings where its contrast and refined serifs can shine. It also fits luxury-leaning brand materials, invitations, and cultural or academic contexts that benefit from a formal, literary voice.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, evoking editorial sophistication and traditional bookish authority. Its crisp contrast and sculpted details feel premium and ceremonial rather than utilitarian, lending text a dignified, timeless character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading and display experience with heightened contrast and a slightly flared, calligraphic finish. It balances tradition and sharp modern crispness, aiming for an elevated, authoritative presence across text and headline applications.
In the text sample, the contrast reads cleanly at display and large text sizes, with distinctive uppercase forms and a graceful, slightly calligraphic modulation in bowls and diagonals. The flare at stroke ends adds a subtle ornamental edge without becoming decorative, supporting a classic look with a touch of sharpness.