Serif Flared Yare 11 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, branding, headlines, refined, calm, literary, contemporary, readability, editorial tone, subtle character, modern classic, flared, calligraphic, open counters, bracketed serifs, soft terminals.
A light serif with subtly flared stems and gently bracketed serifs that read as tapered stroke endings rather than blunt slabs. The construction is upright and clean, with generous internal space, rounded bowls, and smooth joins that keep the texture even in longer lines. Capitals are broad and composed, while lowercase forms stay open and readable; the two-storey a is traditional, and the g is single-storey with a rounded, open form. Numerals are simple and steady, with the 1 showing a small top flag and the 2/3 using soft, flowing curves.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where a light, refined serif can maintain clarity. The broad, composed capitals and clean numerals also make it effective for headlines, cultural branding, and identity systems that want a contemporary take on traditional serif form.
The overall tone is poised and understated—more editorial than decorative—balancing classic serif cues with a gently modern softness. Its flared stroke behavior adds a quiet, crafted feel without becoming ornate, giving text a polished, bookish presence.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, contemporary text serif with a mild flared influence—adding warmth and craft through tapered stroke endings while preserving a calm, even typographic color. It aims to feel familiar and literary without leaning heavily into high-contrast or overtly calligraphic styling.
Stroke modulation is subtle, creating a smooth grayscale that holds up well in paragraph settings. Curves (C, G, S, and e) are drawn with roomy apertures and restrained terminals, contributing to a relaxed, legible rhythm. The italics are not shown, and the samples indicate a consistent, straightforward roman suitable for continuous reading.