Serif Flared Bylut 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif shows a delicate, high-contrast build with hairline joins and fuller verticals, giving it a bright, polished color on the page. Terminals and serifs often flare and taper rather than ending in blunt slabs, creating a softly calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with open bowls and a measured, contemporary rhythm; diagonals in letters like V, W, and Y are slender and sharply tapered. The lowercase uses compact, tidy forms with a two-storey g and well-controlled apertures, while figures are similarly refined with thin joins and elegant curves.
Well suited to magazine and editorial layouts, where its contrast and flared detailing can add refinement to headlines, decks, and pull quotes. It can also support upscale branding and packaging that needs a literate, premium tone. For longer passages, it will shine in well-set print or high-resolution digital environments that preserve its fine strokes.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, balancing classic bookish manners with a fashion-forward sheen. Its thin hairlines and flared endings lend a sense of luxury and restraint, making it feel sophisticated rather than ornamental. In text, it reads as calm and articulate, with an upscale editorial voice.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a modern, luxurious serif with calligraphic nuance—using contrast and flared endings to evoke craft and tradition while keeping proportions clean and contemporary. It aims to provide an expressive but disciplined voice for editorial and brand-led typography.
The design relies on fine details—hairlines, tapered joins, and terminal shaping—so it benefits from comfortable sizes and clean reproduction. The Q’s sweeping tail and the crisp, narrowing diagonals contribute to a distinctly elegant silhouette in display settings.