Serif Flared Egra 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, authority, heritage, impact, readability, bracketed, flared, high-waisted, open counters, crisp.
A compact, sturdy serif with pronounced flaring at stroke endings and bracketed serifs that read as sharp, wedge-like terminals. The overall color is dark and even, with moderate contrast and smooth transitions into the serifs rather than abrupt slabs. Proportions are relatively tight, with narrow letterforms, small apertures in places, and a high, structured rhythm; round letters stay controlled and slightly condensed. The lowercase shows a traditional two-storey a and g, a compact bowl structure, and sturdy verticals; numerals are similarly weighty with clear, old-style-influenced shaping and strong vertical emphasis.
Well-suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial typography where a dark, compact texture and classic serif voice are desirable. It can add authority to book and magazine titling, cultural posters, and branding that aims for heritage, seriousness, or institutional gravitas.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone—confident, serious, and slightly old-world. Its flared endings and tight proportions give it a stately presence that feels at home in print-centric, literary contexts while still reading as assertive and contemporary in headlines.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with flared, chiseled terminals to create a strong, compact text color and a distinctive display presence. It emphasizes firmness and clarity through sturdy verticals, controlled counters, and a consistent, carved-like finish.
The uppercase has a strong carved quality, with pointed internal joins and emphatic terminals that create a chiseled silhouette at larger sizes. Spacing appears set for dense typography, producing a compact texture that benefits from adequate leading in multi-line settings.