Serif Flared Boma 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with slim hairlines and fuller main strokes, showing a controlled, calligraphic modulation throughout. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, with many stroke endings subtly widening or flaring, giving terminals a poised, chiseled finish rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel traditional: capitals are dignified with moderate width and carefully shaped bowls, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and a balanced x-height. Curves are smooth and open, counters are clear, and spacing appears even, supporting continuous reading in paragraph settings.
This font performs well for editorial work such as magazines, book typography, and long-form reading where its steady rhythm and clear counters can shine. It is also well suited to display sizes for refined headlines, cultural branding, and formal print pieces like invitations or programs where contrast and crisp serif detail add sophistication.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with an air of classic editorial typography. The crisp contrast and tapered, flared finishing strokes add a refined drama that feels suited to cultured, formal messaging rather than casual or utilitarian UI.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical serif typography, combining traditional proportions with pronounced contrast and subtly flared terminals to create an elegant, authoritative reading voice.
The design emphasizes verticality and clean entry/exit strokes, with distinctive, elegantly tapered diagonals in letters like V, W, and Y. Numerals match the text style with pronounced contrast and graceful curves, making them feel integrated for mixed text-and-figure compositions.