Serif Flared Upkol 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, print, branding, classic, literary, refined, warm, readability, tradition, warmth, craft, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, tapered stems, open counters, calligraphic.
This serif typeface shows gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs, with noticeable but controlled contrast between thick and thin strokes. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while verticals often taper into terminals, giving the letterforms a subtly sculpted, hand-influenced feel. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters and clear interior space; the lowercase is steady and conventional, and the numerals align comfortably with the text color without calling attention to themselves. Overall rhythm is even, producing a clean, book-like texture in paragraph settings.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other longform reading contexts where a comfortable, classic serif texture is desirable. It can also support refined branding, packaging, and headlines that benefit from a traditional voice with a slightly handcrafted finish.
The tone is traditional and composed, leaning toward a literary, editorial voice rather than a stark modern one. The flared endings add warmth and a touch of craft, making it feel established and trustworthy while still personable.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, readable serif for text and editorial use, distinguished by softly flared terminals that add warmth and a hint of calligraphic movement without sacrificing clarity.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent gray value and holds up well at larger text sizes, where the subtle tapering and terminal shaping become more apparent. Uppercase forms feel formal and balanced, while the lowercase keeps a calm, readable cadence suitable for continuous reading.