Serif Flared Ushi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, refinement, text warmth, flared terminals, wedge serifs, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic influence.
A serif typeface with subtly flared stroke endings and wedge-like serifs that give stems a gently expanded finish. Curves are broad and steady, with modest modulation and softened joins that keep the texture even in paragraph settings. Capitals feel stately and well-spaced, with open bowls and clear internal counters, while lowercase maintains a sturdy rhythm with rounded shoulders and slightly calligraphic terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to long-form text such as books, essays, and magazine articles where an even typographic color is important. It also performs convincingly in editorial headlines and refined branding, especially where a classic, trustworthy serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, balancing formality with a warm, human touch. It reads as dependable and slightly historic, suggesting established institutions, long-form reading, and measured editorial voice rather than overt modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, traditional serif with a touch of flare at terminals and serifs for character, offering a familiar literary texture while remaining composed and versatile across text and display contexts.
The flared endings and wedge serifs create a distinctive silhouette at display sizes, while the moderate proportions keep paragraphs from looking brittle or overly sharp. The ampersand and punctuation follow the same restrained, classical construction, reinforcing a consistent, text-forward personality.