Serif Flared Bopa 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with crisp, sharply cut hairlines and fuller vertical stems. Serifs are fine and slightly bracketed, and many stroke endings taper into subtle flares rather than blunt stops, giving the letters a sculpted, calligraphic finish. Proportions feel traditional and bookish with moderate capitals, a balanced x-height, and clear rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, with clean counters and a consistent modulation that reads as precise rather than decorative.
Well-suited to book interiors and long-form editorial typography where a refined, classical voice is desired, and it also performs strongly in magazine layouts and cultured headlines. The sharp contrast and tapered endings make it a good option for premium branding, packaging, and display settings where elegance is the goal.
The overall tone is polished and classical, evoking literary and editorial settings. Its sharp hairlines and tapered finishing details add a sense of sophistication and formality, while the steady spacing and familiar proportions keep it composed and readable.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary take on a classic serif text face—prioritizing a disciplined rhythm and familiar proportions while adding distinctive tapered, flared stroke endings for extra refinement and personality in both text and display use.
Uppercase forms show restrained, traditional construction with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase details (notably the ear and terminals on letters like a, c, e, and f) reinforce the tapered, flared finishing. Numerals appear text-friendly with the same contrast and neatly shaped curves, integrating smoothly with running copy.