Serif Flared Fago 10 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, confident, formal, literary, authority, readability, editorial impact, classic tone, bracketed, sculpted, high-waisted, crisp, traditional.
A compact serif with sturdy, slightly tapered stems that broaden into subtly flared, bracketed terminals. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation with crisp joins and firm vertical stress, giving counters a controlled, slightly condensed feel. Serifs read as sharp and well-defined rather than slabby, and the overall rhythm is tight with decisive curves and clean, tapered endings. Numerals and capitals carry a weighty, authoritative presence, while the lowercase maintains a steady texture suitable for setting dense lines.
This font suits headlines, decks, and pull quotes where a dense, authoritative serif voice is desirable. It also works well for editorial branding, book and magazine covers, and poster typography that needs a traditional, high-impact look. For longer reading, it’s best used with comfortable tracking and leading to balance its naturally dark color.
The tone is classical and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness with a refined, bookish edge. Its sculpted terminals and compact proportions lend a confident, institutional feel—more traditional than trendy, and more assertive than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif presence with extra firmness and visual punch, combining traditional proportions with subtly flared stroke endings for added character. It prioritizes strong silhouette, confident terminals, and an editorial texture that stays composed in tight settings.
In text, the darker color and tight spacing create a strong typographic mass that holds up well at display sizes and in short passages. The flared shaping at stroke ends adds a subtle calligraphic echo without becoming ornate, helping the face feel crafted rather than purely mechanical.