Serif Flared Epfa 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve Title' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, branding, posters, classic, editorial, formal, literary, refined, editorial polish, classic authority, display elegance, text clarity, bracketed, flared terminals, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered stroke endings and subtly flared terminals that give stems a carved, calligraphic feel. Serifs are sharp and neatly bracketed, with triangular wedges appearing on many joins and stroke ends. Capitals are stately and moderately wide with generous curves (notably in C, G, O, Q), while lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with clear, open counters and a relatively compact x-height. Numerals follow the same contrast and wedge logic, reading cleanly with pronounced thick–thin modulation.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form editorial layouts where contrast and classic serif detailing can carry a sophisticated voice. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and brand marks that need a traditional, high-end impression, especially in larger sizes where the wedge terminals and flared details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a refined, literary voice. Its sharp wedges and polished contrast suggest a formal, editorial sensibility rather than a casual or purely utilitarian one.
Likely intended to modernize a traditional book serif by combining crisp, high-contrast construction with flared, wedge-like endings for added character and authority. The design aims to balance readability with a slightly dramatic, engraved presence in display and editorial settings.
The design shows consistent stress and contrast across rounds and straights, producing a lively shimmer in text. The tapering terminals and flare add presence at display sizes while preserving a familiar book-serif structure in continuous reading.