Serif Flared Umri 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact serif design with flared, wedge-like terminals and a generally low-contrast stroke structure. The capitals feel tall and neatly contained, with crisp corners and subtle curvature where strokes transition into their endings. Serifs are tapered rather than blocky, giving many letters a lightly chiseled, inscriptional finish. The lowercase is sturdy and readable, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a distinctive “e” whose angled crossbar creates a sharp inner counter. Numerals are similarly narrow and upright, with angular joins and consistent, firm proportions.
Works well for editorial typography where a compact, disciplined texture is desired, including book interiors, magazine features, and formal headings. The distinctive, flared serif detailing also suits institutional materials—programs, certificates, and identity systems—where a classic but slightly inscribed voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with an academic or editorial seriousness. The flared terminals add a crafted, carved-stone suggestion that reads as authoritative without becoming ornamental.
This font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif voice in a tighter footprint, combining straightforward construction with flared terminals to introduce an inscriptional, authoritative character. The intent seems to balance legibility and economy with a subtle, crafted finish for both text and titling.
Round letters like O/C/Q maintain disciplined, slightly squared-off curves, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) show strong, straight-sided construction and pointed joins. The rhythm is tight and efficient, helping the face hold together cleanly in dense settings while still providing recognizable, characterful details at display sizes.