Serif Flared Uplub 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text readability, classical tone, editorial utility, typographic warmth, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic tension, moderate modulation.
A serif typeface with moderate stroke modulation and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden into the terminals, giving stems a gently tapered, calligraphic feel. Serifs are bracketed and crisp rather than slabby, with a steady vertical stance and well-contained, rounded counters. Uppercase proportions read traditional and balanced, while the lowercase shows a familiar book-face rhythm with a two-storey a and g, compact apertures, and slightly tapered joins that keep the texture lively without becoming sharp. Numerals appear oldstyle in character (with varying heights and alignments), matching the text tone and reinforcing a classical typographic color.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where a classical serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for literary and institutional branding, invitations, and section headings where a refined, traditional voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a composed, bookish presence and a quiet sense of craftsmanship. Its flared endings and moderate contrast add warmth and sophistication, lending an authoritative but approachable voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended to blend familiar oldstyle readability with a subtle flared-stem character, creating a text-forward serif that feels established and polished. Its moderated contrast and controlled detailing suggest an emphasis on sustained reading and typographic versatility across headings and body copy.
The spacing and rhythm produce an even, readable gray at text sizes, while the slightly sharpened terminals and flaring give headings a dignified snap. Curves stay smooth and generous, and the design avoids extreme contrast, keeping the face stable across mixed-case settings and numerals.