Serif Flared Gupi 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quire Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A lively, flared serif with a pronounced rightward slant and softly swelling terminals. Strokes show a calligraphic, slightly irregular rhythm, with wedge-like and bracketed serifs that broaden out of the stems rather than ending abruptly. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and compact, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and personality through uneven widths, rounded joins, and energetic curves. Counters are generally open and the overall texture reads dense but not cramped, giving lines a warm, tactile color.
Best suited to display settings where its flared serifs and animated italic stance can be appreciated—such as headlines, packaging, brand marks, posters, and book or album covers. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, subheads) when a warm, traditional voice is desired.
The tone is warm and personable with a vintage, hand-crafted flavor. Its italic movement and flared endings add a sense of motion and charm, suggesting classic print ephemera and storybook typography rather than austere editorial formality.
Likely designed to combine the authority of a serif with the approachability of hand-influenced, flared detailing. The goal appears to be a distinctive, characterful italic that reads confidently at larger sizes while retaining a crafted, slightly old-style charm.
The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, weighty presence, while the lowercase shows more playful modulation, creating a dynamic mixed-case voice. The italic angle is noticeable in both cases, reinforcing a continuous forward rhythm across words and headlines.