Serif Flared Emla 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, packaging, authoritative, classic, literary, formal, text readability, editorial tone, classic warmth, print presence, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, soft curves, tapered joins, oldstyle numerals feel.
A sturdy serif with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that broaden from the stems, giving the letters a carved, ink-formed look. Strokes show clear modulation without becoming delicate, and curves are full and smoothly drawn, especially in rounds like O/C and the bowls of a/b/d/p. The lowercase has a traditional two-storey a and g, moderate apertures, and compact joins that keep counters controlled. Uppercase proportions are classical and slightly condensed in feel, with confident verticals and restrained diagonals; spacing in the sample reads even and text-ready.
Well suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. The weight and crisp flaring also make it effective for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is classic and serious, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Flared endings add a subtly calligraphic warmth that keeps the design from feeling rigid, while the weight and solid color lend authority and emphasis.
Likely designed to blend traditional serif structure with subtly flared terminals to create a warm, ink-influenced texture while maintaining a firm, contemporary presence in text and display sizes. The consistent rhythm and controlled counters suggest a focus on dependable readability with a distinctive, editorial character.
Details such as the ear and loop on the lowercase g, the curved leg of R, and the angled, tapered terminals on letters like a, c, e, and s contribute to a lively, traditional texture. Numerals are robust and headline-friendly, with rounded forms (notably 8 and 9) that match the font’s smooth curve behavior.