Serif Flared Lehy 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType; 'Amarga' by Latinotype; 'Mafra Deck' by Monotype; and 'Joane Pro' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, confident, classic, dramatic, formal, authority, refinement, impact, tradition, display clarity, bracketed, wedge serifs, tight apertures, vertical stress, crisp terminals.
This typeface presents a sturdy, high-contrast serif build with pronounced wedge-like, flared serifs and sharply cut terminals. Strokes shift quickly from thick verticals to fine hairlines, producing a crisp, engraved rhythm, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) show controlled modulation and a slightly vertical stress. The capitals feel stately and compact with firm horizontals, and the lowercase is robust with a moderate x-height, rounded bowls, and distinct, tapered joins; details like the double-storey a, the ball-topped j, and the compact, angular shoulders add bite and texture. Numerals are weighty and traditional in feel, with strong contrast and pointed finishing strokes that maintain the font’s sharp, formal cadence in text settings.
It is well-suited to headlines, magazine and editorial layouts, and book or report titling where a classic serif voice with strong contrast can carry hierarchy. It can also work for premium branding, packaging, and pull quotes when set with sufficient size and leading to preserve its fine hairlines and sharp interior shapes.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, combining traditional bookish manners with a slightly theatrical sharpness. Its strong contrast and flared endings give it a confident, formal voice that reads as established, premium, and attention-holding without becoming ornamental.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif, emphasizing flared serif shaping and crisp, cut terminals to deliver impact and refinement. It aims to provide a traditional, authoritative texture with enough sharp detail to stand out in display and editorial typography.
Spacing appears balanced for display-to-text crossover, with relatively closed counters in several letters contributing to a dense, impactful color on the page. The serif and terminal treatments create a consistent “chiseled” silhouette that stays coherent across caps, lowercase, and figures.