Serif Flared Mynal 12 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, magazine, branding, posters, editorial, fashion, luxurious, classic, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial impact, high contrast, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, ball terminals, sharp apexes, bracketed joins.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline finishing strokes. The serifs read as flared and sharp, often resolving into pointed or wedge-like terminals rather than blunt slabs, giving the strokes a carved, tapered feel. Uppercase forms are wide and stately with strong vertical stress, while rounds (C, G, O, Q) show tight, elegant curvature and refined joins. The lowercase balances sturdy main stems with delicate entry/exit strokes and occasional ball terminals, producing a polished texture with clear calligraphic influence. Numerals match the text color with strong contrast and clean, sculpted silhouettes.
Best suited for display typography where contrast and refined details can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, event posters, and prominent pull quotes. It can also work for short subheads or deck copy when ample size and spacing preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is formal and assertive, projecting a premium, editorial sensibility. The dramatic contrast and razor-like terminals create a sense of elegance and theatricality, suited to high-end and attention-commanding typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif look with flared, sculptural terminals—combining classical proportions with a modern, editorial crispness for impactful display use.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and tapered terminals become a defining feature, while in tighter settings they contribute to a sparkling, high-fashion rhythm. The width and pronounced contrast make letterforms feel expansive and poster-ready, with especially striking diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y.