Serif Flared Ussi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, branding, classic, bookish, polished, calm, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, text versatility, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, open counters, moderate contrast, rounded joins.
This typeface is a serif design with gently flared, bracketed endings that soften stroke transitions and give the letterforms a subtly sculpted feel. Strokes read mostly even, with mild modulation and rounded joins that keep curves smooth and counters open. Proportions are balanced and conventional, with clear, readable forms in both cases; uppercase shapes feel steady and slightly stately, while lowercase shows straightforward construction with a single-storey a and a compact, readable rhythm. Numerals follow the same restrained, old-style influenced drawing, maintaining consistent color and spacing in text.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a calm, consistent texture is important. The dignified uppercase and neat lowercase also make it a good option for branding, headlines, and packaging that benefits from a traditional but not overly ornate serif voice.
Overall it conveys a classic, literary tone—measured and composed rather than loud or decorative. The flared terminals add warmth and refinement, suggesting a traditional print sensibility with a contemporary cleanliness.
The design appears intended to provide dependable readability with a touch of refinement, using flared, bracketed endings to add character without compromising text performance. Its restrained detailing and familiar proportions suggest a goal of broad editorial utility and a classic typographic voice.
In text, the design maintains an even typographic color and stable baseline behavior, with clear differentiation between similarly shaped letters (for example, I/l and O/0 remain distinct through serifing and proportions). Round letters stay open and not overly condensed, supporting comfortable reading at paragraph sizes.