Serif Flared Tyme 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gonero' by Artisan Studio, 'Hoektand' by Frantic Disorder, and 'Calasans' and 'Caligor' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, posters, packaging, traditional, stately, bookish, formal, classic authority, display impact, print readability, heritage tone, bracketed, crisp, robust, calligraphic, tapered.
A sturdy serif design with pronounced, tapered terminals and subtly flared stroke endings that give the silhouettes a carved, ink-trap-free solidity. Serifs are bracketed and triangular, with clear wedge-like feet on many capitals and a confident, stable baseline. Round letters show smooth, full bowls with modest contrast, while joins and shoulders stay compact and controlled, producing a dense, even texture in paragraphs. The overall rhythm is slightly variable due to strong shapes and tapering details, yet remains highly consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Well suited to magazine and newspaper-style typography, book jackets, and section headings where a traditional serif voice is desired. The heavy, stable forms also make it effective for posters and packaging that need a classic, premium feel. In longer passages it produces a dark, even color that can work well when generous leading and margins are available.
The font conveys an editorial, heritage tone—serious, assured, and slightly ceremonious. Its flared details and wedge serifs suggest classical print traditions and lend a dignified, authoritative voice. It reads as confident and timeless rather than playful or experimental.
Likely designed to deliver a classic serif presence with extra emphasis and character through flared endings and wedge-like serifs. The intention appears to balance strong display impact with credible paragraph readability, keeping proportions conventional while using tapered terminals to add warmth and distinction.
Lowercase forms appear compact and weighty, with single-storey shapes in letters like “a” and “g,” reinforcing a sturdy, old-style flavor. Capitals are broad and emphatic, with strong diagonals and clear serif articulation that holds up well at display sizes. Numerals are similarly robust and high-contrast enough to stand apart in running text without becoming delicate.