Serif Flared Ismi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, elegant, dramatic, classic, refined, refinement, expressive italic, premium tone, editorial impact, calligraphic, sharp serifs, bracketed, tapered, sculpted.
This italic serif shows pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins, with a strong forward slant and crisp, sculpted detailing. Stems often broaden subtly toward terminals, creating a flared, carved feel at stroke endings rather than blunt cuts. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, with wedge-like entry and exit strokes that emphasize a lively diagonal rhythm. Counters are relatively open and the curves are smooth and controlled, producing a polished texture in words and lines of text.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and italic energy can carry the page. It can also serve for short bursts of text such as pull quotes, subheads, and premium packaging copy, especially when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is elegant and slightly dramatic, with a confident, editorial voice. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast stroke pattern suggest sophistication and tradition, while the energetic italic movement keeps it expressive and stylish rather than formal or stiff.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic with a flared, sculptural finish—balancing traditional serif refinement with a more expressive, calligraphy-informed rhythm for impactful, upscale typography.
The uppercase has a stately presence with broad curves and crisp terminals, while the lowercase leans more calligraphic, especially in letters like a, e, g, and y where tapered joins and pointed endings heighten the sense of motion. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, italicized rhythm, reading as refined and display-friendly.