Serif Flared Empe 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book jackets, headlines, branding, posters, warm, literary, approachable, traditional, organic, warm readability, print tradition, humanist character, softened serif voice, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, soft terminals, humanist.
This typeface is a serif with gently flared stems and subtly bracketed terminals that give strokes a slightly calligraphic swell. Curves are full and open, with rounded bowls and a calm, even rhythm, while straight stems widen toward their ends rather than finishing in sharp, abrupt serifs. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy forms with a single-story “g” and a softly modeled “a,” and the capitals keep classical proportions without feeling rigid. Numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in feel, with varied silhouettes and soft, tapered finishing that matches the letterforms.
It suits editorial settings such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and cover typography where a serif voice is desired but extreme sharpness is not. The distinctive flare and soft terminals also work well for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, approachable tone, and for poster titles where the lively texture can carry at larger sizes.
Overall it reads warm and literary, with a human touch that feels friendly rather than formal. The flared endings and gentle modeling add a subtly handcrafted tone, suggesting editorial tradition and printed-page familiarity without looking ornate.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif structure with flared, gently calligraphic finishing to create a readable face with character. It prioritizes a warm text color and personable details over strict geometric precision, making it feel at home in publishing and identity work.
Stroke endings often look slightly tapered or wedge-like, creating a lively texture in text while maintaining legibility. The design favors rounded joins and moderated contrast, helping it stay robust at display sizes and in short passages.