Serif Flared Usmi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, refined display, transitional, flared, bracketed, crisp, high-contrast.
A crisp serif with moderate contrast and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden into sharp, triangular terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, giving joins a slightly calligraphic, carved-in quality without becoming ornate. The uppercase has sturdy proportions and smooth, controlled curves, while the lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a double-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and relatively tight apertures that keep the texture dense. Numerals align with the same rhythm, with clear, traditional shapes and strong vertical stress.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book work, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The crisp terminals and moderate contrast also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding where a classic, trustworthy impression helps carry the message.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with a slightly literary, old-style gravitas. Its sharp terminals and controlled contrast lend an authoritative, editorial feel—polished rather than playful—suggesting seriousness and tradition.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional serif reading experience with a touch of flared, chiseled character—aiming for clarity and authority while adding distinctive terminal shapes for personality in display use.
In text, the face builds an even gray with pronounced verticals and crisp punctuation, while the flared terminals add subtle sparkle at larger sizes. The letterforms feel designed to remain stable and legible across a range of settings, balancing sharp detail with consistent spacing.