Serif Flared Tery 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, literary, traditional, warm, trustworthy, readability, editorial tone, classic warmth, text/display versatility, refined presence, bracketed, calligraphic, soft, stately, readable.
This serif design combines moderate contrast with subtly flared terminals and bracketed serifs that widen as strokes finish, giving the letterforms a softly calligraphic finish without feeling ornamental. Capitals are broad and steady with generous interior space (notably in C, O, and G), while the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm with a rounded, open “e” and a single-storey “g.” Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, and the joins and serifs show gentle shaping rather than abrupt cuts, producing a polished text-and-display hybrid texture. Figures appear lining with classic proportions and clear differentiation, suited to continuous reading and headline use alike.
Well-suited to long-form book and editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, while remaining strong enough for magazine headlines and section titles. The broad, open capitals and clear numerals also make it a good candidate for branding systems, packaging copy, and print collateral that needs a refined but approachable tone.
The overall tone is cultivated and bookish, with a calm authority that feels at home in established institutions and editorial settings. Its soft flaring and moderated contrast add warmth and a hint of hand influence, keeping the voice personable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic serif voice by using flared, gently modeled stroke endings and restrained contrast to balance dignity with warmth. It aims to provide a versatile reading texture that can scale from paragraph typography to display settings without losing its composed, literary character.
The face reads comfortably at larger text sizes in the sample paragraph, where the serifs and flared endings help guide the eye along the line. Uppercase forms feel particularly stable and formal, while the lowercase introduces a friendlier, more contemporary softness through rounded bowls and smooth terminals.