Serif Flared Anlez 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacklist' by Great Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, literary, elegant, classic refinement, editorial clarity, print authority, display elegance, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that give stems a sculpted, chiseled feel. Curves are smooth and round, while straight strokes stay firm and vertical, creating a steady, classical rhythm. Bracketed joins and pointed terminals appear throughout, with occasional ball terminals in the lowercase. Numerals are similarly contrasted and sharply finished, matching the text’s refined, print-like texture.
Well suited to editorial typography, book work, and long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired, and especially effective for headings and pull quotes where the sharp terminals and contrast can be appreciated. It can also support refined branding and formal materials such as programs or invitations.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with an elegant, bookish presence that feels appropriate for established institutions and polished editorial design. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast add a sense of authority and ceremony without reading as overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, classical serif voice with modern crispness—balancing strong contrast and sharp finishing with controlled, readable proportions for both display and text use.
In continuous text, the face forms a dark, confident color with clear word shapes; the high contrast and tapered details become more pronounced as sizes increase. The lowercase shows a slightly calligraphic influence in joins and terminals, adding warmth to an otherwise crisp, formal structure.