Serif Flared Ipgum 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classic, expressive italic, classical refinement, display emphasis, editorial tone, calligraphic, bracketed, chiselled, dynamic, graceful.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced diagonal axis and sharply modulated strokes. The serifs are tapered and subtly flared, often finishing in crisp wedge-like terminals that give the letterforms a carved, calligraphic feel. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and stroke endings are tightened and pointed, producing a lively rhythm and clear rightward motion. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height and slightly compact, energetic lowercase; numerals and capitals show consistent contrast and carefully shaped bowls.
Well suited to editorial settings where a refined italic voice is needed, such as magazine features, book typography, pull quotes, and chapter openers. The dramatic contrast and crisp terminals also make it effective for headlines, cultural branding, and formal materials like invitations and announcements where an elegant, traditional tone is desired.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with the poise of traditional book typography and the drama of display italics. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, making text feel deliberate and expressive rather than neutral.
Likely intended as an expressive italic serif that blends classical proportions with a more sculpted, flared finishing language. The design prioritizes elegance and rhythmic movement, aiming to provide a distinctive italic texture for both display use and carefully set text.
The italic construction is emphatic, with many letters showing a strong entry/exit stroke logic and tapered finishing strokes that read as pen-influenced. In continuous text, the contrast and pointed terminals create sparkle and texture, particularly in curves and diagonals.