Serif Flared Ikme 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, pull quotes, brand typography, literary, classic, elegant, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, calligraphic nuance, calligraphic, flared, bracketed, crisp, tapered.
A slanted serif with a compact set width and a steady, moderately contrasted stroke. Stems taper and flare into softly bracketed, wedge-like terminals, giving the letterforms a sculpted, calligraphic finish rather than blunt serifs. Curves are smooth and slightly tensioned, with narrow apertures and a rhythmic, forward-leaning cadence; counters stay open enough for text use while maintaining a tight overall color. Figures follow the same tapered logic, with oldstyle-like movement in bowls and angled terminals that match the italic flow.
Works well for book and magazine typography, especially for emphasis, introductions, and pull quotes where an italic voice is needed without losing typographic authority. It also suits refined brand systems, packaging, and short-form headlines that benefit from a classic serif texture and a brisk reading rhythm.
The tone is cultured and literary, with an elegant, slightly formal voice. Its italic energy reads expressive but controlled—suited to sophisticated editorial settings rather than exuberant display.
Designed to provide a sophisticated italic with calligraphic nuance, combining readable text proportions with flared, tapered terminals for a distinctive, elegant texture on the page.
Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly condensed, while lowercase maintains a consistent diagonal stress and lively entry/exit strokes. The flared endings and bracketed joins create a gentle sparkle in longer text without turning brittle.