Serif Flared Upnes 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Naveid' and 'Naveid Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, literary, formal, classic, refined, warm, readability, heritage tone, crafted detail, editorial voice, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, oldstyle figures.
A flared serif with sculpted, gently tapering stems that broaden into subtly splayed terminals. Serifs are bracketed and softly triangular, giving strokes a carved, calligraphic feel rather than a rigid, mechanical construction. Proportions are traditional and balanced, with moderate apertures and smooth, slightly organic curves; joins and shoulders feel rounded and controlled. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and a single-storey g, while figures read as oldstyle (varying heights with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a bookish, text-oriented rhythm.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an even texture and traditional serif cues support readability. The distinctive flared terminals also make it effective for magazine headlines, cultural branding, and display settings that benefit from a classic, crafted voice.
The overall tone is literary and dignified, with a warm, crafted presence that suggests heritage publishing and editorial polish. Its flared endings and restrained contrast lend an approachable elegance—formal without feeling brittle or overly sharp.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif proportions with subtly calligraphic, flared stroke endings to create a refined but human reading face. It prioritizes steady text rhythm while adding enough sculptural detail to carry personality in display sizes.
The capitals have a steady, classical stance with crisp diagonals and tapered terminals that keep large sizes looking authoritative. In text, the even color and soft bracketing help maintain continuity across long lines, while the flaring adds character in headings and pull quotes.