Serif Flared Isme 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, book covers, classic, confident, expressive, refined, display impact, classic tone, calligraphic energy, brand presence, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, wedge serif, sheared stress.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic axis and wedge-like, flared terminals that read as brisk, inked stroke endings rather than flat serifs. The forms show clear modulation between thick stems and hairline joins, with sharp entry/exit strokes and tapered counters that create a lively, slightly compressed rhythm. Curves are generous and rounded (notably in O/Q and lowercase bowls), while diagonals and verticals keep a steady forward slant. The numerals and capitals feel weighty and sculpted, with crisp internal spaces and a consistent, energetic stroke logic across the set.
Best suited for display settings such as magazine headlines, campaign lines, book and film titles, and brand marks that want a classic serif voice with added motion. It can also work for short to medium-length text blocks when ample size and spacing are available, where its contrast and italic energy remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an assertive, headline-forward presence. It balances refinement with speed—suggesting editorial authority and a touch of flourish without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation enlivened by calligraphic italic movement and flared finishing strokes, producing a strong, recognizable texture for impactful typography.
Capitals are sturdy and formal, while the lowercase introduces more handwritten momentum through looped forms and tapered joins, giving mixed-case text a dynamic texture. The Q has a distinctive sweeping tail, and the italic construction stays consistent in both letters and figures, supporting a cohesive typographic color in longer passages.