Serif Flared Upbon 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Angie' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, branding, literary, classic, refined, warm, formal, readability, editorial tone, timelessness, craft emphasis, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, tapered, open counters.
This serif displays gently tapered stems that swell into flared, bracketed terminals, giving the letterforms a subtly calligraphic construction rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Curves are broad and smooth with open apertures, while joins and transitions show moderate modulation that reads clearly at text sizes. Capitals feel stately and slightly wide in rhythm, with generous inner spaces in C, G, O, and Q; the Q features a clean, sweeping tail. Lowercase maintains a steady texture with rounded bowls and understated, slightly splayed finishing strokes that keep paragraphs even without looking stiff.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a stable, refined text color is desired. It can also support identity work for cultural institutions, publishing, or premium brands that want a traditional serif with a softer, more organic finish.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a warm, cultured voice that feels more humanist than austere. Its flared endings add a touch of elegance and tradition, suggesting editorial credibility and a quiet sense of craft rather than overt display.
The design appears aimed at delivering a dependable text serif with a humanist undercurrent—balancing clarity and economy with flared, crafted terminals that add personality without disrupting paragraph flow.
Figures appear lining and proportionally consistent with the capitals, with simple, readable forms and restrained detailing. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a smooth text rhythm with clear word shapes and comfortable spacing.