Serif Flared Arfa 13 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with slim hairlines and strongly swelling verticals that flare into wedge-like terminals. Serifs are crisp and sculpted rather than blocky, giving strokes a carved, tapering finish. The forms are compact and vertically oriented, with tight interior counters and a disciplined rhythm that reads cleanly at display sizes. Lowercase shows a two-storey “a,” compact “e,” and a long, elegant “f,” while figures follow the same contrasty, tapered logic with distinctive, fashion-like silhouettes.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine covers, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where contrast and crisp detail can be appreciated. It also works well for titles, pull quotes, and short, high-impact lines; for longer text, it benefits from generous size and spacing to preserve delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, balancing classical bookish structure with a contemporary, runway-level sharpness. Its strong light–dark modulation and pointed terminals create a sense of luxury and emphasis, making even simple words feel formal and curated.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-end serif voice with pronounced stroke modulation and flared terminals, offering a distinctive alternative to Didone-style contrast while retaining a sophisticated, classical foundation.
The flaring at stroke ends is a defining trait across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a consistent chiseled texture. Curves are taut and controlled, with narrow apertures and slightly compressed proportions that heighten the vertical, editorial feel.