Serif Flared Issu 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic skeleton and pronounced tapering. Strokes move from hairline-thin to deep, weighty diagonals, with flared, wedge-like terminals and soft bracketing where strokes meet. The italic angle is assertive, producing a lively, forward rhythm; curves are generous while joins stay crisp. Capitals feel sculpted and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms show fluid modulation, angled stress, and compact counters that reinforce the sharp contrast.
This font is well-suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section openers where an italic voice is meant to carry emphasis. It also fits luxury or cultural branding, packaging, posters, and formal invitations, especially when used at medium-to-large sizes where the hairlines and flared endings can remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a fashionable, editorial sheen. Its sweeping italics and dramatic contrast read as confident and expressive rather than neutral, suggesting sophistication and a touch of classic romanticism.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive italic with classical serif cues, combining sharp contrast and flared terminals to create a dynamic, premium feel. It prioritizes motion, elegance, and typographic color for display and headline use while retaining a traditional serif structure.
The numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with strong diagonal emphasis and fine hairline details. Round letters (like O/Q) have a vivid thick–thin axis, and pointed forms (like V/W/Y) show razor-like entry/exit strokes that heighten sparkle at display sizes.