Serif Flared Bofa 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, airy, poised, refinement, editorial clarity, modern classic, distinctive titles, subtle flourish, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, open.
This typeface shows a delicate, high-contrast serif construction with thin hairlines, sharper joins, and subtly flared stroke endings that broaden into small, bracketed terminals. Capitals are stately and proportionally wide, with clean vertical stress and crisp wedge-like serifs that feel lightly modeled rather than rigid. The lowercase has open counters and a measured rhythm; curves and diagonals resolve into tapered, calligraphic terminals, and the overall texture stays bright and uncluttered on the page. Numerals share the same refined contrast and finish, reading clearly while retaining the family’s formal, sculpted detailing.
It suits editorial typography where a refined serif voice is needed—magazines, long-form articles, and book interiors at comfortable sizes. The crisp contrast and distinctive terminals also work well for branding, titles, and elegant invitations where a poised, cultivated impression is desirable.
The tone is polished and cultured, balancing classical bookish authority with a light, contemporary airiness. Its sharp hairlines and tapered terminals add a hint of sophistication and fashion sensibility without becoming ornate or mannered.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on a classical serif: graceful, high-contrast forms for elegance and hierarchy, paired with restrained flaring and tapering to add character and a handcrafted finish. The overall goal reads as clarity and refinement rather than heaviness or rusticity.
Across both the grid and text sample, the design keeps a consistent vertical stress and a calm cadence in running text, while select terminals introduce gentle flourish. The combination of crisp serifs and flared endings gives strokes a subtly sculpted feel that remains restrained at display sizes.