Serif Flared Upbiv 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, subtle character, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, crisp.
This is a serif typeface with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that soften joins while keeping edges crisp. Strokes show a moderate contrast and a subtly calligraphic modulation, with rounded curves that feel steady rather than rigid. Proportions are balanced, with an even, readable rhythm in text; counters are moderately open and spacing appears comfortable. The roman has compact, well-controlled shapes, and the numerals read as oldstyle figures with varied heights and descenders that blend smoothly into running text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support display use—chapter openings, pull quotes, and refined headlines—when a classic, formal tone is needed without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, cultivated presence. The slight flare and moderated contrast add warmth and a hint of handwriting influence, keeping it elegant without feeling ornate. It projects authority and clarity suited to serious, editorial contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional reading experience with a subtle, distinguishing flare at stroke endings, combining classical serif construction with a slightly more expressive terminal treatment. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals suggests an emphasis on harmonious typography in continuous text and publishing contexts.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, while lowercase details (such as the two-storey “a” and “g”) reinforce a text-oriented, classical construction. Curves and diagonals are cleanly drawn, and the flare at terminals provides a distinctive signature that remains restrained at typical reading sizes.