Serif Flared Webar 9 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a flared serif with gently tapered stems and subtly bracketed terminals that widen into crisp, wedge-like endings. Letterforms show moderate contrast and a steady, upright rhythm, with open counters and a slightly expansive footprint that keeps characters from feeling cramped. Capitals are clean and formal, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic energy through angled joins and softly swelling strokes; the numerals follow the same tapered logic with rounded bowls and delicate, flared terminals. Overall spacing and color read even, with sharp details at the serifs and terminals providing definition at text sizes.
It suits editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, such as books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts. The crisp serifs and flared terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that needs a refined, classic tone while remaining readable.
The tone is classical and literary, suggesting traditional print and editorial craft rather than overt modernism. Its flared finishes and controlled contrast add warmth and a lightly calligraphic sophistication, giving text a composed, cultured presence without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction through flared, tapering strokes, preserving a familiar reading rhythm while adding a subtle calligraphic character. It aims for a balanced text color and clear word shapes, with enough sharpness at terminals to bring presence to display settings.
Diagonal strokes (notably in letters like V, W, X, and y) feel taut and pointed, contributing to a crisp texture in headings. The design balances sturdy verticals with softened curves, producing a page color that is steady yet lively thanks to the flared endings and angled internal shapes.