Serif Flared Yapu 17 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, posters, branding, classical, literary, artful, refined, whimsical, classic reinterpretation, display texture, literary tone, elegant branding, high contrast, flared terminals, calligraphic, sharp apexes, tapered strokes.
A stylized serif with crisp, tapering strokes and distinctly flared terminals that broaden at the ends rather than forming heavy brackets. The drawing is relatively even in overall weight but shows subtle stroke modulation, especially in curves and joins, giving a lightly calligraphic feel. Uppercase forms are narrow and tall with pointed apexes (notably in A, M, N, W) and elegant, slightly elongated curves in C, G, and S. Lowercase letters keep a clean rhythm with compact bowls and a gently rounded, somewhat open construction; ascenders are prominent, and the numerals are similarly slim with sharp, clean finishes.
This font is well suited to book covers, magazine/editorial headlines, and cultural or event posters where its sharp apexes and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefits from a refined, slightly idiosyncratic serif voice, especially in titles and short passages.
The overall tone reads as classical and literary, with an artisanal, slightly whimsical edge coming from the tapered joins and flared endings. It suggests formality without feeling rigid, balancing elegance with a hand-wrought character that feels suited to expressive typography.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through tapered, flaring stroke endings and narrow proportions, creating a recognizable display texture while remaining readable in running text. Its consistent rhythm and restrained detailing suggest a focus on elegant title typography with a hint of calligraphic personality.
Round letters maintain consistent internal counters and smooth curvature, while diagonal structures introduce sharp, sculpted points that add sparkle in display settings. The flared endings create a sense of engraved or penned strokes, giving the text a distinctive texture at larger sizes.