Serif Flared Bona 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, branding, elegant, literary, refined, formal, refinement, readability, classic tone, display accent, flared, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, bracketed.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and tapered joins that create a sharp, chiseled rhythm. Serifs read as wedge-like and bracketed, with thin hairlines and sturdier verticals, giving capitals a dignified presence and lowercase a more calligraphic flow. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and the overall texture is bright with clear thick–thin modulation across rounds and diagonals.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book or magazine typography where high contrast and serif detailing can shine. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and cultural or luxury branding that benefits from a refined, literary voice.
The tone is classic and polished, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian neutrality. Its flared terminals and crisp hairlines add a slightly dramatic, crafted feel that evokes book typography and cultural institutions. The overall impression is confident and ceremonial without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with more sculptural, flared stroke endings to create a distinctive yet readable text and display companion. The emphasis on crisp contrast and tapered terminals suggests a goal of elegance and clarity in print-forward settings.
Spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, with a steady baseline and consistent contrast that stays legible at larger text sizes. Numerals match the letterforms’ contrast and tapering, keeping the same refined, print-like color in mixed alphanumeric settings.