Serif Flared Fiva 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, branding, literary, heritage, dramatic, formal, old-world, expressive serif, heritage tone, display emphasis, calligraphic feel, calligraphic, flared, wedge serif, sculpted, angular.
A sculpted serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and a subtly calligraphic construction. Strokes show gentle modulation, with stems that broaden into sharp, chiseled endings and occasional tapering on joins, creating a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Capitals feel broad and authoritative with pronounced top serifs and crisp internal counters, while lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with rounded bowls and distinct, angled entry/exit strokes. Numerals are weighty and oldstyle-leaning in spirit, with curved shapes and energetic terminals that match the letterforms.
Well-suited to headlines, editorial display, and book-cover typography where a traditional yet expressive serif can carry tone and atmosphere. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for heritage, craft, or scholarly cues, particularly when set with generous spacing to let the terminals breathe.
The overall tone is classic and literary with a touch of theatrical flair. Its sharp, flared terminals and slightly hand-cut feeling evoke heritage printing and bookish authority rather than a neutral, modern voice. The texture on the page is dark and expressive, giving headlines an elevated, dramatic presence.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with flared, chiseled stroke endings that add drama and a hand-shaped sensibility. It prioritizes strong silhouette and distinctive texture, aiming for a classic voice with heightened character for display-led settings.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and flared strokes create a dense typographic color, especially at larger sizes. The angularity in characters like V/W/X and the pronounced curves in S/C/G add contrast in rhythm, while the distinctive wedge terminals help maintain character in tightly set words.