Serif Flared Gaze 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, confident, formal, literary, authority, readability, print impact, classic tone, bracketed, sheared terminals, ink-trap feel, soft corners, robust serifs.
A robust serif with thick, steady strokes and a compact, sturdy build. Serifs are prominent and often wedge-like, with subtle bracketing that blends into the stems rather than snapping on abruptly. Many joins and terminals show a slightly carved, sheared quality that creates a faint ink-trap feel at tight corners, helping counters stay open despite the heavy weight. The lowercase has a traditional two-storey a, rounded bowls, and a relatively even rhythm, while capitals are broad and authoritative with strong vertical emphasis and clean, readable interior spaces.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where a dense, authoritative serif is desirable. It also works for posters and brand marks that need a traditional, print-minded voice with strong stroke presence and clear letterforms.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness without feeling brittle. Its sculpted terminals add a touch of craft and warmth, giving it a familiar bookish voice with confident presence. The weight and sturdy shapes make it feel assertive and trustworthy—more “headline in print” than “delicate fine type.”
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading of authority and tradition, while using subtly shaped terminals and joins to keep heavy letterforms clear and lively. Its proportions and detailing suggest a focus on impactful display and editorial settings that benefit from a solid, consistent texture.
Curves are full and round with controlled apertures, and the numerals appear built to match the same heavy, print-forward color on the line. The font maintains consistent texture in longer text, while the slightly chiseled details become more apparent at larger sizes.