Serif Flared Annum 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface presents a high-contrast serif construction with sculpted, flaring terminals that broaden into sharp, wedge-like endings. Strokes show a calligraphic modulation—thin hairlines and thicker verticals—while curves are smoothly tensioned and counters remain fairly open. Serifs and terminals feel integrated into the stroke rather than appended, creating a chiseled, slightly organic silhouette. Uppercase forms are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase combines a readable, traditional skeleton with expressive details such as tapered joins and pointed terminals.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial passages where its contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. The font is well-suited to magazine layouts, luxury branding, cultural institutions, and packaging that needs a refined yet characterful serif voice. It can also work for pull quotes and opening paragraphs where a distinctive rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, mixing classical bookish cues with a more fashion-forward sharpness. The flared endings and crisp contrast add drama without becoming ornamental, giving the text a poised, cultivated presence. It feels confident and premium, suited to sophisticated, image-led communication.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif with flared, calligraphic stroke endings that add personality and a crafted feel. Its balance of clear structure and expressive terminals suggests a focus on high-impact editorial typography that remains readable and composed.
In the sample text, the lively stroke endings create a distinctive rhythm across words, with noticeable sparkle where hairlines and terminals meet the page. Numerals and caps carry the same sculpted contrast, supporting display settings while still reading cleanly at text sizes shown. The design’s sharp terminals reward generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.