Serif Flared Yiso 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, classical, dramatic, refined, literary, expressiveness, elegance, display impact, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, tapered joins, curved terminals.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced reverse-italic slant and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with diagonal stress, and the serifs are bracketed with subtly flared, wedge-like endings that broaden as they meet the baseline and cap line. Curves are generous and slightly elastic, while verticals remain crisp, creating a lively rhythm and noticeable left-leaning motion in text. The lowercase maintains a conventional x-height, with compact counters and tapered joins that reinforce the drawn, pen-informed feel.
This face works best for display and editorial settings such as magazine headlines, book and album covers, pull quotes, and cultural posters where its contrast and reverse-italic energy can be appreciated. It can also serve for short subheads or captions when generous size and spacing preserve clarity.
The overall tone is cultured and theatrical, combining classical bookishness with a touch of swagger from the reverse slant. It feels suited to sophisticated, expressive typography—confident rather than neutral—where elegance and motion are part of the message.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional high-contrast serif through a reverse-italic posture and flared, pen-like terminals, aiming for a distinctive editorial voice. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and elegance over neutrality, giving familiar serif forms a more dynamic, attention-grabbing stance.
In the sample text, the italicized reverse slant produces a distinctive forward-back tension that reads as intentional and stylized. Numerals and capitals carry the same contrast and flare, giving headings a sharp, engraved-like presence while keeping an organic, inked character.