Serif Flared Udbe 13 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, and 'Depot New Condensed' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, vintage, impact, tradition, readability, editorial tone, high contrast, sharp serifs, beaked terminals, bracketed, crisp.
A compact serif with sturdy verticals and pronounced, sharp wedge-like serifs that often feel slightly beaked at the ends. Strokes show a clear contrast between thick stems and thinner joins, while curves are taut and controlled, giving counters a relatively tight, efficient shape. The rhythm is steady and print-like, with crisp apexes and angled terminals that add a subtly carved, flared finish without becoming slabby. Numerals and capitals read as robust and weighty, with a strong baseline presence and an overall tightly set silhouette.
Works especially well for headlines, subheads, and display settings where a dense, classic serif texture is desirable. It also fits editorial design—magazines, book covers, and pull quotes—where strong typographic color and sharp terminals help establish hierarchy and authority.
The tone is confident and traditional, projecting an editorial seriousness with a hint of vintage, engraved character. Its sharp terminals and concentrated proportions lend it a slightly dramatic, authoritative voice suited to assertive messaging.
Designed to deliver a traditional serif voice in a compact footprint, emphasizing firm vertical structure and distinctive, flared serif endings for impact. The letterforms appear intended to hold up in bold, attention-grabbing settings while maintaining a familiar, literary sensibility.
Lowercase forms keep details compact and purposeful, with a single-storey “g” and a crisp, slightly calligraphic feel in some joins. The overall texture in paragraphs looks dark and even, favoring strong color on the page over airy openness.