Serif Flared Andew 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif shows pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline connections, with tapered, subtly flared stroke endings that give terminals a sharpened, chiseled finish. Serifs are fine and bracketed, and the overall drawing feels calligraphically informed while remaining crisp and controlled. Proportions are balanced with open counters and a steady rhythm; curves are smooth and oval, and joins stay clean even where strokes thin dramatically. Capitals read stately and spacious, while the lowercase maintains a clear, bookish texture with delicate hairlines and slightly sculpted terminals.
It works especially well for editorial settings—magazine headlines, article openers, and pull quotes—where contrast and crisp detailing can be appreciated. The dignified capitals suit book and film titles, while the refined lowercase can support upscale branding and packaging when set with sufficient size and breathing room.
The tone is polished and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and fashion-editorial refinement. Its sharp hairlines and flared detailing lend a sense of drama and sophistication without becoming ornamental, keeping the voice confident and formal.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical, high-contrast serif model with tapered, flared finishing that adds tension and elegance. It aims for a premium, print-forward texture that feels traditional in structure but contemporary in sharpness and restraint.
The numerals and caps carry the same high-contrast logic, producing a bright, high-end page color at display sizes. In longer text, the thin horizontals and hairlines create an airy texture that benefits from comfortable sizing and spacing to preserve clarity.