Serif Flared Fase 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype and 'Modesto Text' by Parkinson (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, institutional, impact, tradition, authority, editorial voice, display presence, bracketed, flared, robust, crisp, stately.
A robust serif with confident, weighty strokes and subtly flared terminals that broaden into the serifs. The design shows moderate stroke modulation with clear thick–thin relationships, especially in curves and diagonal joins, while keeping an overall sturdy, even color. Serifs are bracketed and slightly triangular in feel, giving a sculpted, chiseled finish rather than a flat slab. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the letterforms read as generously proportioned with stable, upright posture and firm horizontal bars.
Best suited for headlines, editorial display, and cover typography where a classic serif voice is needed. It can also work for branding and posters that benefit from a traditional, institutional tone and strong typographic presence, and for short passages at comfortable sizes where the bold texture remains readable.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone with a formal, established voice. Its strong serifs and flared finishing details lend a traditional, slightly monumental character that feels confident and authoritative rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif model by emphasizing sturdy proportions and flared, bracketed finishing details for a more sculpted, authoritative look. Its consistent weight and confident rhythm suggest a focus on impact in display and editorial contexts while retaining familiar serif conventions.
In text, the heavy stroke presence produces strong page color and clear word shapes, making it well-suited to larger sizes where the flared terminals and bracket transitions can be appreciated. Numerals and capitals appear designed to match the same sturdy, carved rhythm, keeping a consistent, traditional texture across mixed-case settings.