Serif Flared Uswo 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, branding, invites, literary, refined, classical, calm, readability, tradition, warmth, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, transitional, open counters.
A refined serif with gently flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs, giving the contours a subtly calligraphic feel without becoming decorative. Curves are smooth and round, with open counters and moderate apertures that keep text clear at typical reading sizes. The proportions feel balanced and traditional, with steady spacing and a measured rhythm; joins and terminals are clean, and the overall drawing favors clarity over stylized quirks.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an even text color and familiar serif structure are priorities. It can also support refined branding, publishing identities, programs, and invitations where a classic, trustworthy voice is desired.
The tone is bookish and composed, suggesting tradition and credibility rather than sharp modernity. Its restrained detailing reads as thoughtful and editorial, with a quiet elegance suitable for serious or cultural contexts.
The design appears intended to provide a timeless text serif with subtle flaring for warmth and character, maintaining readability and a composed page texture while adding a faint calligraphic nuance at the terminals.
Uppercase forms present a classic, stately presence, while the lowercase maintains an even texture in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same understated, traditional construction, blending smoothly into text settings without calling attention to themselves.