Serif Flared Ipbup 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with tapered, subtly flared strokes and crisp, wedge-like serifs. The letterforms lean with a lively rhythm, showing calligraphic modulation: thin hairlines, fuller main strokes, and pointed terminals that sharpen the silhouette. Counters are moderately open, with compact joins and a smooth, continuous flow through curves and diagonals; the overall color stays light despite strong contrast. Numerals echo the same slanted, refined construction with delicate entry/exit strokes and balanced, slightly narrow proportions.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book work where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis or title treatment. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and invitations that benefit from high contrast and a refined, calligraphic slant. For longer passages, it works well as a complementary italic voice paired with a calmer roman, especially at comfortable reading sizes.
The font reads as polished and cultured, combining a traditional bookish tone with a more fashion-forward italic energy. Its sharp terminals and glossy contrast give it a poised, upscale voice that feels confident rather than decorative. Overall it suggests editorial sophistication and a sense of heritage without looking heavy or rustic.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, bookish italic with heightened contrast and sharpened terminals, offering a graceful, upscale texture for display and emphasis. Its controlled proportions and consistent modulation suggest a focus on readability and typographic polish while retaining the expressive character of a calligraphic italic.
The italic construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with pronounced stroke modulation and distinctly pointed finishing strokes that help small details sparkle at display sizes. Uppercase forms feel stately and structured, while the lowercase adds expressiveness through curved strokes and brisk terminals, creating a strong hierarchy when mixed in text.