Serif Flared Isma 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, vintage, expressive, dramatic, bookish, elegant, display emphasis, historic flavor, expressive italic, decorative serif, swashy, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, curvilinear.
A serif italic with a calligraphic construction and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline joins. Strokes show tapered, flared terminals and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical, with a lively, slightly irregular rhythm across letters. The uppercase is broad and sculptural with deep inner curves and sharp hairline connections, while the lowercase leans strongly with flowing entry/exit strokes and occasional swashy shapes (notably in letters like g, y, and w). Figures follow the same high-contrast, italic logic, with curvy silhouettes and pointed terminals that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, poster titles, book covers, and branding where a historic, expressive italic can carry the visual identity. It can also work for short editorial elements like pull quotes or section openers, especially when you want a traditional yet animated serif voice.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-world, evoking editorial elegance and a hint of Renaissance or Baroque flair. Its energetic slant and sweeping curves read as confident and decorative rather than restrained, lending a classic, dramatic voice to headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a decorative, historically flavored italic that combines high-contrast refinement with flared, sculpted endings for strong presence at larger sizes. Its letterforms prioritize character and rhythm, aiming for a classic display serif with a calligraphic sensibility.
The dense, dark color and sharp contrast make it visually striking, while the italic angle and flared endings increase motion and personality. In longer lines the letterforms stay coherent but remain attention-grabbing, with some characters showing distinctive, display-oriented quirks that emphasize style over neutrality.