Serif Flared Isna 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Kim' by Fontsmith (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book typography, packaging, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, expressive, classic, refined emphasis, classic voice, calligraphic feel, display elegance, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, swash-like, dynamic, crisp.
An italic serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms show tapered entry/exit strokes and subtly flared stroke endings, with bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical. The slant is consistent and fairly steep, producing forward motion; curves are smooth and open while joins and terminals sharpen into crisp points. Capitals read refined and slightly narrow in their internal spacing, while lowercase forms keep a steady x-height and use energetic, angled terminals that reinforce the handwritten influence.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazine features, pull quotes, and book typography where an expressive italic is desired. It can also serve branding, packaging, and invitations that benefit from a refined, classical tone—particularly in short passages, titles, and emphasized text where the stroke contrast and sharp terminals can shine.
The overall tone is sophisticated and literary, with a confident, slightly dramatic flourish. Its italic voice feels expressive and traditional, suggesting editorial polish and a classic bookish elegance rather than a purely utilitarian texture.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic voice with heightened contrast and tapered, flared finishing strokes, balancing readability with a distinctly expressive, calligraphic character for refined typographic emphasis.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and italic stress, with several figures showing tapered terminals that add sparkle at display sizes. Diacritics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a strong, consistent texture across mixed-case text with noticeable emphasis in capitals and a lively baseline rhythm.