Serif Flared Upbif 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, literary, classical, refined, warm, text readability, humanist warmth, editorial tone, classic refinement, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, tapered.
A flared serif with gently tapering strokes that swell and narrow in a calligraphic way, producing soft, bracketed endings rather than hard terminals. Uppercase forms are clean and moderately wide with smooth curves and subtly triangular or wedged serif cues, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm with slightly varied stroke widths and open, readable counters. Rounded letters (C, G, O, Q) keep an even curvature and the Q uses a clean, understated tail. Numerals follow the same tapered logic, with clear, bookish shapes and comfortable spacing that supports continuous text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a warm serif texture is desired. It can also support magazine headings, cultural branding, and packaging that benefits from a classic yet approachable serif presence.
The overall tone feels literary and cultivated, with a quiet humanist warmth rather than a stark, modern neutrality. Its flared endings and gentle modulation suggest tradition and craft, lending an editorial, classic voice without becoming ornate or overly formal.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif readability with a subtle flared, calligraphic character, creating a durable text face that feels more organic than strict oldstyle or transitional models. It aims for an elegant, contemporary editorial tone through controlled contrast and softened terminals.
Stroke transitions are smooth and consistent, giving lines of text a steady texture while still showing a slight handwritten influence. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates an upright roman with a balanced, text-oriented cadence and restrained detailing.