Serif Flared Tyme 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, book covers, branding, classic, bookish, formal, confident, heritage tone, editorial clarity, distinctive display, refined authority, flared, high-contrast, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A sturdy serif with pronounced flaring at stroke terminals and wedge-like serifs that give the letters a carved, chiseled feel. Strokes maintain a generally even, monoline impression but show subtle swelling and tapering into the ends, producing a controlled, calligraphic rhythm. Counters are generous and mostly open, while joins and curves stay smooth and rounded, creating a lively black shape without becoming heavy or cramped. Uppercase forms feel broad and stable with sharp apexes and strong horizontals; lowercase maintains a readable, traditional structure with rounded bowls and a clear, upright stance.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book covers, and mastheads where a classic serif voice with extra character is desired. It should perform especially well for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and branded titles that benefit from strong silhouettes and flared terminals. It can also work for short-to-medium text settings when a traditional, high-impact texture is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial polish that suggests heritage and craft rather than minimal modernity. Its flared endings add a dignified, slightly ceremonial character, making the voice feel confident and established. The rounded internal shapes keep it approachable, balancing formality with warmth.
The design appears intended to bridge traditional serif readability with a more sculpted, flared-terminal personality, offering a refined alternative to standard old-style or transitional text faces. Its goal seems to be delivering a confident, heritage-leaning tone with enough distinctive detailing to carry display roles.
The sample text shows strong word-shape recognition and consistent texture at display-to-text sizes, with distinctive figures that match the serif language. The design’s flaring terminals create a memorable silhouette in capitals and numerals, helping short headlines and titles stand out without relying on extreme contrast.