Serif Flared Usko 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, branding, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, warm, text focus, timelessness, readability, quiet character, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, humanist, bookish.
A text-oriented serif with gently flared stroke endings and subtly bracketed serifs that soften joins and corners. Proportions feel traditional and balanced, with moderate apertures, rounded bowls, and a smooth, even rhythm across lines. The lowercase shows a compact, readable structure with a two-storey “a,” a double-storey “g,” and a modestly angled “e” crossbar; terminals are slightly tapered rather than blunt. Numerals are oldstyle-like in feel, with varied heights and curves that harmonize with the lowercase texture.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even, comfortable text color is important. It can also serve in headings and identity work when a traditional, cultivated serif voice is desired, especially in cultural, publishing, and academic contexts.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, projecting a calm, cultivated voice suited to long-form reading. Its softened, flared detailing adds warmth and a subtle craft character without becoming decorative.
Likely designed as a versatile reading serif that balances traditional proportions with softened, flared details to create an inviting, dependable texture in paragraphs while retaining enough character for display use.
Capitals have a stately presence with generous curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and restrained detailing, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain crisp and stable. The spacing and color appear even in the paragraph sample, producing a consistent text gray appropriate for continuous reading.