Serif Flared Afki 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine titles, book covers, pull quotes, brand wordmarks, editorial, elegant, literary, refined, traditional, refinement, authority, display clarity, editorial voice, classicism, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, narrow joints, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, editorial build and subtly flared stroke endings. Vertical stems read firm and dark while hairlines are very thin, giving the letters a bright, sharp sparkle at display sizes. Serifs are bracketed and relatively fine, with pointed, tapered terminals and controlled curves; rounds (C, O, Q) are smooth and strongly modulated, and the uppercase shows a classic, slightly formal proportioning. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact counters and delicate joins, creating a lively rhythm that can feel tight in dense settings.
This font suits editorial and cultural typography where sharp contrast and refined serif detailing are assets—magazine and newspaper-style headlines, book and journal titling, pull quotes, and premium brand wordmarks. It also works for short blocks of text when set with generous leading and careful spacing to preserve its hairline details.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a quietly dramatic contrast that suggests traditional publishing and high-end cultural contexts. It feels composed and authoritative rather than playful, aiming for sophistication and clarity with a touch of calligraphic poise.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and subtly flared finishing, optimizing for sophisticated display typography while retaining enough regularity to be used for prominent text settings beyond single-word marks.
In the samples, the strong contrast and thin hairlines make the face most comfortable with ample size and breathing room; at smaller sizes or on low-resolution output, the finest details may visually recede. Figures follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and narrow, sharp terminals that align well with the letterforms.