Serif Flared Ipliw 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, editorial, branding, packaging, fashion, elegant, dramatic, high-end, elegance, impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, calligraphic motion, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings and crisp, triangular terminals. Thick verticals pair with hairline joins and cross strokes, creating a lively diagonal rhythm and a distinctly calligraphic flow. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like rather than flat, and many curves resolve into tapered points, giving the letterforms a polished, fashion-forward bite. Proportions feel classical in the caps with generous curves, while the lowercase maintains a readable, moderate x-height and compact, energetic shapes.
Best used for display sizes such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, luxury branding, beauty and fashion packaging, and high-end invitations. It can work for short text passages in print-oriented contexts where its hairlines and contrast have enough resolution, but it will be most reliable when given size and spacing to breathe.
The overall tone is refined and luxurious, with a dramatic, editorial sparkle driven by its contrast and italic motion. It reads as confident and stylish—suited to brands and layouts that want sophistication with a hint of theatrical flair.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic voice with calligraphic energy and sharp, flared detailing—aimed at premium editorial and branding environments where elegance and impact are equally important.
In text, the strong contrast and narrow hairlines create striking word shapes and a pronounced slant, especially in rounded letters and the angled joins of n/m/u. Numerals and capitals carry the same sharp, flared finish, helping headlines feel cohesive and intentional.