Serif Flared Ephy 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, classic, refined, literary, authoritative, elegance, authority, editorial impact, classic voice, modern refinement, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, tight spacing, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with a compact, tightly set footprint and crisp, pointed detailing. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with largely vertical stress, while stems broaden subtly into flared, tapered endings that read as sharp, bracketed serifs rather than blunt slabs. Curves are smoothly drawn but finish with decisive, knife-like terminals (notably in C, S, and the lowercase), giving the design a sculpted, incisive rhythm. The lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a moderate x-height, compact bowls, and relatively narrow apertures, producing a dense, polished text color.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where its contrast and sharp finishing can read clearly and add sophistication. It also works well for magazine and book-cover typography and for branding systems that want a classic serif voice with a slightly more incisive, contemporary cut.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, balancing classical bookish manners with a sharper, more fashion-forward edge. Its pointed terminals and pronounced contrast convey refinement and authority, with a slightly dramatic, display-like flair in larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined serif texture in a compact width, using strong contrast and flared, tapered endings to create a polished, high-end impression. It aims to bridge traditional, literary proportions with enough sharpness and sparkle to stand out in editorial and display settings.
Uppercase forms feel stately and compact, with strong verticals and crisp diagonals, while the lowercase introduces lively curvature and distinct stroke endings that add sparkle in headlines. Numerals are similarly high-contrast and tailored, matching the tight, elegant rhythm of the letters.