Serif Flared Afsu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, packaging, refined, authoritative, literary, classic, dramatic, display emphasis, editorial clarity, classic authority, premium tone, sharp detail, chiseled, crisp, engraved, formal.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like terminals that give many strokes a subtly chiseled, flared finish. The forms are upright and relatively compact, with sturdy verticals, taut curves, and a clear rhythm that stays consistent from caps to lowercase. Serifs and terminals tend toward pointed or triangular shapes, producing a bright, high-definition texture in text, especially at larger sizes.
Well-suited to magazine and newspaper-style headlines, book covers, mastheads, and cultural or institutional branding that wants a classic, premium tone. It can also work for pull quotes, section titles, and elegant packaging or event materials where the sharp contrast and flared endings can be appreciated at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is formal and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic presence that reads as established and trustworthy. Its sharp terminals and lively contrast add a hint of sophistication that can feel literary and refined rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and sharpened terminals for strong emphasis. It aims to feel traditional yet striking, supporting prominent headlines and typographic statements while retaining enough structure for short passages.
Uppercase characters present strong vertical stress and pointed finishing details, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable color with distinctive, angled terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast and sharp serif vocabulary, helping them integrate cleanly into display settings.