Serif Flared Lemy 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, packaging, branding, classic, formal, authoritative, vintage, display impact, classic tone, heritage feel, sharp detail, wedge serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, lively rhythm, ink-trap like.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy verticals and tapered joining strokes, giving the letterforms a subtly calligraphic, flared-stem feel. Serifs read as wedge-like and bracketed, with crisp, triangular terminals and sharp joins that create a sculpted texture in text. Counters are relatively compact and the curves (notably in C, S, and e) show pronounced thick–thin modulation. Several lowercase forms introduce distinctive, slightly quirky details—such as the single-storey a, a brisk, angled-shoulder r, and a dynamic, looped g—while overall proportions remain steady and readable.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short to medium text where a classic, high-contrast serif voice is desired. It works well for editorial layouts, book or magazine covers, heritage-leaning branding, and premium packaging where strong presence and sharp detail are beneficial.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone with a confident, slightly old-world sharpness. Its strong contrast and pointed terminals add drama and gravitas, while the lively lowercase details keep it from feeling purely solemn or bookish.
Likely designed to deliver a traditional serif impression with added visual bite: strong contrast, flared stem behavior, and distinctive terminals that create a memorable, high-impact page color. The character set shown suggests an emphasis on display clarity and recognizable shapes rather than neutrality.
In the sample text, the dense black color and sharp serifs produce a pronounced headline texture, especially in mixed-case settings. The figures appear robust and display-like, with clear differentiation and a sculpted, engraved impression.