Serif Flared Lehi 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chift' by Alexandra Korolkova; 'Candide Condensed' by Hoftype; 'Ragnar' by Linotype; 'Velino Condensed Text' by Monotype; and 'Aelita', 'Orbi', and 'Selina' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, classical, formal, dramatic, editorial impact, classic authority, display emphasis, heritage tone, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, sharp joins, crisp, vertical stress.
This typeface features strong, high-contrast letterforms with sturdy vertical stems and tapered, flared stroke endings that read as bracketed serifs in text. Curves are smooth and full, while joins and corners terminate in crisp, angled cuts, creating a sharp, chiseled silhouette. The proportions lean compact with a stable baseline and consistent cap structure; counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm is assertive and tightly spaced in display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same emphatic contrast and wedge-like finishing, keeping the set visually unified.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and other display applications where its contrast and flared detailing can be appreciated. It can also suit editorial branding, book and magazine covers, and packaging or identity work that calls for a classic, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a formal, editorial gravity. The flared endings and sharp cuts add a slightly dramatic, engraved feel that can suggest ceremony, heritage, or institutional authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif structure with flared, tapered terminals for a bold, contemporary take on an editorial classic. The consistent contrast and crisp finishing suggest an aim for impactful display typography that still feels rooted in established, bookish forms.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast create strong word shapes and clear hierarchy, especially in capitals and initial caps. The italic is not shown; the presentation emphasizes upright roman forms with pronounced modulation and distinctive, wedge-like terminals.