Serif Flared Usha 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book jackets, editorial, headlines, branding, posters, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, warm, editorial clarity, classic tone, humanist warmth, display presence, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, lively rhythm.
A sturdy serif with gently flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs that give the letters a carved, inked presence. Strokes show moderate contrast and smooth transitions, with rounded joins and subtly swelling terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Proportions are open and generously spaced, with wide, stable capitals and clear, readable lowercase shapes; counters are ample, and curves are full without becoming soft or blobby. Numerals follow the same confident, slightly calligraphic construction, reading clearly at display sizes while remaining composed in text.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine headlines, and brand identities that want a classic serif voice with a hint of hand-crafted character. It also works effectively in posters and pull quotes where the flared terminals can add personality without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting established institutions, print culture, and editorial seriousness. The flared endings add a human, slightly calligraphic warmth, balancing authority with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, traditional serif structure while introducing flared stroke endings to soften the tone and add character. It aims for clarity and authority in display and editorial contexts, with enough warmth to feel contemporary rather than purely historical.
The face maintains a consistent rhythm across uppercase and lowercase, with noticeable flare at stroke ends that creates a subtle “ink spread” impression in heavier curves. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the sample highlights strong headline presence and a steady paragraph color.