Serif Flared Affa 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, classical, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, heritage, editorial voice, modern classic, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, sharp, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flaring strokes that broaden into wedge-like terminals and crisply bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and tensioned, with narrow joins and pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads clearly in both capitals and lowercase. The uppercase set feels stately and slightly condensed in rhythm, while the lowercase shows compact bowls and confident, tapered entries and exits; numerals follow the same chiseled, high-contrast logic for a cohesive texture.
Well suited to editorial display, magazine titles, and high-end branding where sharp contrast and a sculptural serif profile can carry the page. It also works effectively for posters and pull quotes, and can set short passages or introductory text where a crisp, elevated texture is desired.
The overall tone is polished and assertive, balancing traditional bookish authority with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its dramatic contrast and flared finishing give it a luxurious, headline-ready presence that feels formal without becoming overly ornamental.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif tradition, using flared stroke endings and decisive terminals to add presence and sophistication. Its proportions and modulation aim for a strong display voice that still maintains enough regularity for structured editorial composition.
The design’s contrast and pointed terminals create strong vertical emphasis and a lively sparkle in text, especially at larger sizes. Round letters (like C/O/Q) show controlled, near-calligraphic swelling, and diagonals (V/W/X) end in crisp, knife-like tips that heighten the energetic, cut-stone feel.