Serif Flared Lebe 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, book covers, magazine titles, branding, editorial, classical, authoritative, dramatic, literary, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, dramatic contrast, sharp detailing, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, ink-trap like, ball terminals, tight apertures.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy verticals, tapered hairlines, and wedge-like, flaring terminals that read as sharply chiseled. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often end in pointed or angled tips, giving many strokes a carved, calligraphic finish. Counters are generally compact with relatively tight apertures, while joins and curves show controlled, slightly angular modulation rather than soft roundness. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), and several letters feature small ball-like terminals, reinforcing the crisp, stylized detailing. Numerals follow the same contrast and terminal logic, with prominent curves and firm vertical structure.
Well suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and titling where its contrast and flared terminals can register clearly. It also fits editorial and book-cover typography that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice, and can work for branding that wants a traditional yet stylized serif impression.
The tone is formal and editorial, projecting authority and a slightly theatrical elegance. Its sharp terminals and pronounced contrast evoke a traditional, print-forward sensibility with a confident, display-oriented presence.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif structure with expressive, flared terminals to achieve a dramatic, print-like texture. Its compact counters and crisp detailing suggest a focus on impactful display typography that still carries a literary, editorial heritage.
Spacing and rhythm feel compact and weighty, with strong dark texture in text lines. The design’s flared endings and pointed serif details create a distinctive sparkle at larger sizes, while the tighter apertures can make it feel dense and emphatic in continuous settings.