Serif Flared Webuj 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazine titles, literary branding, posters, classic, literary, refined, warm, heritage feel, editorial clarity, crafted detail, headline presence, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, sculpted terminals, crisp joins, calligraphic stress.
A compact serif with subtly flared, bracketed endings and a sculpted, slightly calligraphic stroke flow. Strokes show moderate modulation with tapered joins and pointed wedge-like terminals that keep the texture lively without becoming delicate. Proportions are relatively condensed, with sturdy verticals, open interior counters, and a steady baseline rhythm; the lowercase reads cleanly, with a single-storey g and a gently curved, earless-style r that reinforces the organic feel. Numerals and capitals share the same sharpened, chiseled serif treatment, giving the set a cohesive, engraved look.
Well-suited to editorial contexts where a classic serif voice is needed—book jackets, longform articles, and magazine typography. The compact proportions and distinctive flared detailing also make it effective for headlines, subheads, and cultural branding where a refined, slightly old-world character is desirable.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with a hint of hand-tooled elegance. Its flared details and tapered terminals add warmth and personality, suggesting heritage and craft rather than strict, modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction through flared, wedge-like terminals that add motion and a hand-finished quality. It aims for a balance of readability and personality, delivering an engraved, literary presence without relying on extreme contrast.
Letterforms balance sharp, pointed serifs with rounded bowls, producing a crisp edge in headlines while maintaining a comfortable text color. The ampersand is expressive and the punctuation appears sturdy enough to hold up at display sizes without looking fussy.