Serif Flared Anlez 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, text elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, premium tone, bracketed serifs, sheared terminals, calligraphic, crisp, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and sturdier verticals, showing a distinctly calligraphic stress. Serifs are finely bracketed and often end in pointed, slightly flared terminals, giving strokes a sculpted, chiseled finish. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generously shaped, and joins stay crisp, producing a lively rhythm in text. Proportions feel traditional with moderate ascenders/descenders and a balanced, readable lowercase that pairs well with commanding capitals.
Performs well in editorial typography, literature-forward branding, and long-form reading settings where crisp contrast and classic proportions support comfortable scanning. It also suits display roles—chapter openers, pull quotes, and refined headlines—where the sharp terminals and sculpted serifs can add sophistication.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, with a bookish elegance that reads as authoritative without feeling stiff. Its sharp terminals and bright contrast add a touch of drama suited to editorial and institutional voices.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif readability with a more expressive, tapered finishing on strokes, creating a premium, print-oriented texture that remains clear at text sizes while offering elevated presence in larger settings.
In the grid, diagonals and arms (notably in letters like K, V, W, X, Y) show clean, decisive cuts, while round letters maintain consistent contrast and clear interior space. Figures appear lining and text-friendly, matching the font’s refined serif vocabulary.