Serif Flared Lyha 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gutofic' by Concepta Digital and 'Calibra' and 'Calibra Text' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, luxury, classic, dramatic, refined, impact, elegance, authority, branding, display, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, sculpted, sharp serifs.
This typeface presents a sculpted serif construction with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Stems broaden into subtly flared, bracketed serif forms that create a chiseled, high-fashion silhouette, while curved letters show deep, smooth transitions from thick to hairline. Counters are generally compact, producing dense, emphatic letterforms, and the spacing reads steady and intentional at display sizes. The italic is not shown; the overall stance is vertical, with crisp diagonals and a consistent, sharply finished edge quality across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for display typography where contrast and detail can be appreciated—magazine and newspaper headlines, editorial pull quotes, book covers, cultural posters, and premium packaging. It can also serve for short subheads or deck text when set with comfortable tracking and generous leading.
The tone is formal and editorial, combining classical elegance with a theatrical, high-impact presence. Strong contrast and razor-like details give it a luxe, fashion-forward feel, while the serif treatment keeps it anchored in traditional book and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic serif luxury: pairing dramatic contrast with flared, bracketed serifs to create a distinctive, authoritative voice for branding and editorial applications.
Uppercase forms feel monumental and slightly condensed in impression due to weight concentration and tight inner spaces, while lowercase maintains clear silhouettes with decisive joins and terminals. Numerals share the same sculpted contrast and look designed to hold their own in prominent settings such as titles, pricing, or chapter openers.