Serif Flared Imlun 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, luxury branding, headlines, elegant, literary, formal, fashion, expressive italic, classic refinement, premium tone, headline impact, calligraphic, tapered, bracketed, crisp, lively.
This italic serif has a refined, high-contrast build with thin hairlines and stronger diagonal and vertical strokes. Serifs are sharp yet subtly flared, with tapered stroke endings that give the letterforms a carved, calligraphic finish rather than blunt terminals. The italic angle is consistent and moderately steep, with lively curves and generous counters; round letters stay open and smooth while joins remain clean and controlled. Overall proportions feel balanced and text-ready, with a clear hierarchy between thick strokes and delicate connecting hairlines.
It performs especially well in editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and italic motion can carry the voice. The refined detailing also suits luxury branding, invitations, and pull quotes, particularly at sizes where the hairlines and flared endings can remain clear.
The tone is polished and expressive, projecting a classic, literary elegance suited to sophisticated settings. Its crisp contrast and energetic italic movement read as upscale and editorial, with a slight dramatic flair that feels at home in fashion or cultural contexts.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif sophistication with a more expressive, calligraphy-inflected italic, emphasizing elegance, movement, and high-contrast sparkle for prominent typographic moments.
Uppercase forms appear confident and sculpted, while lowercase maintains an even rhythm with distinctly tapered terminals and fine entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the italic energy and contrast, keeping the set cohesive for display lines and typographic accents.