Serif Flared Usto 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, warm, authoritative, refined, readability, timelessness, editorial tone, subtle warmth, classic serif, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, soft curves, calligraphic, open counters.
A readable serif with gently flared stroke endings and bracketed serifs that soften joins rather than forming blunt slabs. The strokes sit in a low-contrast, even rhythm, while curves and shoulders are round and slightly calligraphic in feel. Uppercase forms are broad and calm, with classical proportions; lowercase shows open bowls and clear apertures, and the round letters (o, e, c) keep a smooth, consistent contour. Numerals are straightforward and sturdy, matching the text color and spacing of the alphabet.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady, classic text color is desirable. It can also serve in institutional materials, reports, and brand systems that want a refined serif voice without overt ornamentation.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a warm, bookish texture that feels trustworthy rather than flashy. Flared terminals add a subtle humanist character, giving the face a quiet elegance suited to editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, highly legible serif texture with a subtly humanist, flared finish—prioritizing comfortable readability and a timeless, literary tone across both display-sized headlines and continuous text.
Text samples show an even gray and stable baseline, with comfortable spacing that supports continuous reading. The design balances crisp serif definition with softened transitions, avoiding sharp, high-contrast drama while still signaling a clear serif identity.