Serif Flared Fife 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sole Serif' by CAST, 'Delvona' by Great Studio, 'Antonia' by Typejockeys, and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, classic, confident, formal, dramatic, impact, refinement, heritage, display emphasis, editorial tone, wedge serifs, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, flared stroke endings and wedge-like terminals that give letters a carved, emphatic silhouette. Stems feel sturdy while hairlines taper quickly, producing crisp joins and strong light–dark rhythm. Serifs are angular and often slightly bracketed into the stems, with pointed tips on diagonals and a pronounced, chiseled look in capitals. Lowercase forms are compact and weighty with tight apertures, a firm baseline, and rounded bowls that contrast with sharp terminals; numerals follow the same heavy, high-contrast pattern with assertive wedge feet and tops.
Well-suited for headlines and deck copy in magazines or editorial layouts where contrast and distinctive terminals can carry the design. It also fits posters, book covers, and brand identities that benefit from a classic, assertive serif voice, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as confident and slightly theatrical. Its sharp terminals and pronounced contrast add a sense of drama and sophistication rather than softness or casual warmth.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic serif foundation by emphasizing flared, wedge-like terminals and bold contrast for heightened presence. It aims for a refined but attention-grabbing texture that stays readable while feeling stylized and premium.
The face maintains a consistent “carved” logic across caps, lowercase, and figures, with pointed details that become especially prominent at larger sizes. Dense counters and strong vertical emphasis suggest it is designed to look impactful and stable in display settings.