Serif Flared Lyvy 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mariposa Sans' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, packaging, posters, classic, authoritative, dramatic, literary, display impact, classic refinement, editorial authority, inscriptional feel, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge serifs, tapered joins, cupped terminals.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke modulation and a distinctly flared, wedge-like finishing at many terminals. Stems feel sculpted rather than monolinear, with swelling and tapering that creates strong thick–thin rhythm, especially visible in the diagonals and curves. Serifs are compact and bracketing is evident, giving transitions a carved, chiseled quality instead of a purely mechanical structure. Counters are moderately open, curves are full and rounded, and the overall texture is dense but controlled, producing a strong page color in text.
This face works best where strong typographic presence is needed: magazine and newspaper headlines, book jackets and titles, posters, and premium packaging. It can also serve for short text passages such as pull quotes, intros, and display-oriented editorial settings where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The tone is formal and commanding with a traditional, bookish sensibility. Its flared strokes add a slightly theatrical, engraved character that reads as confident and historic rather than neutral. Overall it conveys seriousness and presence, suitable for settings that want gravitas.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif proportions with expressive flaring and crisp modulation, creating a display-forward serif that still feels rooted in traditional letter construction. It prioritizes impact and a refined, carved finish that reads as established and credible.
Capitals have a stately, inscriptional feel, while the lowercase maintains sturdy verticality with compact details that keep lines cohesive. Numerals are heavy and emphatic, matching the letterforms’ strong contrast and giving figures a headline-ready weight.