Serif Flared Edvu 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newspapers, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, space saving, editorial clarity, classic tone, text setting, flared terminals, tapered stems, bracketed serifs, high waistlines, crisp joins.
A condensed serif with slim proportions and a vertical stance, built around tapered stems that broaden into subtly flared, bracketed terminals. The stroke contrast reads moderate, with clean, sharp serifs and smooth transitions that keep the texture even despite the narrow set. Capitals feel tall and stately with small counters and controlled apertures, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable skeleton with compact bowls and a tidy rhythm. Numerals follow the same restrained, bookish logic, staying narrow and aligned with the overall text color.
Well-suited to editorial typography—book interiors, magazine columns, and newspaper-style layouts—where a compact measure and a stable, classical serif texture are useful. It also works effectively for narrow headlines, subheads, and formal titling where an elegant, space-saving serif is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly literary, editorial voice. Its narrow, upright presence feels formal and authoritative, suggesting classic publishing and cultural institutions rather than casual or playful settings.
The font appears intended as a condensed, traditional serif for text-forward design, combining classical proportions with flared finishing strokes to maintain character at small sizes and in tightly set lines. The emphasis is on economy, consistency, and a polished, publishable tone.
The design’s defining gesture is the gentle flare at stroke endings, which adds warmth and calligraphic nuance without becoming decorative. Spacing appears disciplined, producing a tight, consistent texture that suits dense setting and headline use where economy of width matters.