Serif Flared Beta 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book display, magazine titles, branding, invitations, elegant, refined, literary, fashion, elevate tone, editorial clarity, luxury voice, classic revival, modern refinement, flared, bracketed, delicate, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif shows a crisp, high-contrast construction with slim hairlines and fuller verticals that taper into subtly flared, bracketed terminals. The outlines feel smoothly drawn with a controlled, calligraphic modulation rather than mechanical stress, producing pointed joins and fine, wedge-like finishing strokes. Capitals are spacious and classical in proportion, with sharp apexes (notably in A and V/W) and clean, open counters; lowercase forms remain restrained and readable, with a two-storey a, compact e, and a light-footed r. Numerals and punctuation match the same contrast and finishing logic, giving the set a consistent, polished rhythm in both isolated glyphs and text.
This design is well suited to editorial settings such as magazine titles, section heads, pull quotes, and refined long-form typography where a sophisticated serif texture is desired. It also fits premium branding—fashion, beauty, hospitality, cultural institutions—and can add formality to invitations, packaging, and campaign headlines. Its contrast and detailing make it most impactful from larger text sizes upward, where the tapered terminals and sharp joins can be appreciated.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, combining a bookish, literary sensibility with a contemporary editorial sheen. Its thin details and tapered terminals lend a sense of luxury and precision, while the steady rhythm keeps it composed rather than ornamental. The result feels suitable for sophisticated communication where elegance and clarity need to coexist.
The font appears intended to deliver a modern take on classical serif proportions, emphasizing contrast and tapered, flared finishing strokes to create an elegant, high-end voice. It balances decorative refinement with text-minded structure, aiming for a versatile editorial serif that feels contemporary without losing traditional credibility.
In the text sample, the type maintains a stable line color for a high-contrast serif, with hairlines that stay present without becoming overly wispy. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are smooth and generous, and the Q’s tail and the lowercase g’s ear add subtle character without disrupting the classical texture. Spacing appears balanced with comfortable inner counters, supporting longer passages at display-to-subhead sizes.