Serif Flared Dera 12 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a delicate, high-contrast serif with very thin hairlines set against stronger verticals and a distinctly tapered, flared finishing to many stroke ends. The letterforms are narrow and tall, with clean, sharp terminals and small, precise serifs that read as subtly calligraphic rather than blocky. Curves are smooth and controlled, bowls are compact, and the overall texture on the page is light and airy with a pronounced vertical rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height with fine joins and slightly modulated strokes, while numerals follow the same elegant contrast and tight proportions.
It is well suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, luxury branding, book or journal covers, and premium packaging where its fine detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial subheads and pull quotes, especially when set with adequate size and spacing to preserve the delicate strokes.
The overall tone is refined and polished, evoking contemporary editorial typography with a classic underpinning. Its sharp contrast and slender proportions suggest sophistication and restraint, lending a premium, fashion-forward feel without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-oriented serif voice built on classical proportions, using pronounced stroke contrast and flared terminals to create elegance and distinction in display typography.
In the text sample, the thin hairlines and tight internal spaces create a crisp, formal color that favors generous sizing and comfortable leading. The design’s flared endings add a subtle warmth and motion to otherwise strict, upright forms, giving it a poised but not rigid presence.