Serif Flared Ahli 12 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and noticeably flared stroke endings that broaden into wedge-like terminals. Uppercase forms feel broad and stately, with crisp, pointed serifs and a calligraphic stress that reads clearly in curves like C, G, and O. The lowercase shows a restrained, bookish rhythm with compact, finely cut joins and delicately bracketed transitions, while counters remain open and clean in text. Numerals follow the same contrasty logic, mixing sturdy verticals with thin, razor-like horizontals for a refined, display-leaning texture.
Best suited to editorial display settings—headlines, subheads, decks, and pull quotes—where its contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging, especially for beauty, fashion, and cultural institutions, where a refined, high-impact serif is desired.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, combining classical book typography cues with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its flared endings and pronounced contrast create a sense of ceremony and prestige, lending a confident, upscale voice to headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-drama serif voice with a distinctive flared finish, balancing classical proportions with sharper, more contemporary detailing. It prioritizes strong silhouette and luxurious texture in larger sizes while maintaining enough structure to set short passages cleanly.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and pointed terminals produce a shimmering texture at large sizes, while the wider proportions keep lines from feeling cramped. The design’s crisp edges and spiky serifs emphasize precision, and the flared stems give strokes a subtly sculpted, engraved quality.