Serif Flared Fadu 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, posters, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, heritage, distinctive text, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, robust, textured.
This serif shows sturdy, slightly tapered main strokes that broaden into subtly flared terminals, paired with bracketed serifs and softly sculpted joins. The contrast is moderate, with rounded curves and a gentle calligraphic modulation that keeps counters open and letterforms readable. Proportions feel traditional with a relatively tall lowercase presence, and the rhythm is steady and bookish rather than rigidly geometric. Numerals and capitals carry the same chiseled, flared finishing, giving the set a cohesive, engraved-like color on the page.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines and newspapers, and works well for book interiors where a traditional serif voice is desired. The strong, flared details also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and branding that aims for a heritage or institutional feel.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an authoritative, established presence. Its flared finishing and warm oldstyle shaping evoke traditional print culture—newspapers, books, and institutional communications—without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to blend classic oldstyle readability with a distinctive flared-stem finish, creating a serif that feels familiar in long-form reading while offering extra character for prominent typography.
In the sample text the font produces a dark, confident texture with clear word shapes; the flaring and brackets add character at display sizes while remaining composed in paragraph settings. Curves (notably in round letters) stay smooth and generous, helping maintain clarity despite the strong overall color.