Serif Flared Upkah 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, warm, text readability, classic tone, subtle character, editorial voice, timeless branding, flared, calligraphic, sculpted, bracketed, open counters.
This serif typeface shows subtly flared stems and gently bracketed serifs, giving letterforms a sculpted, calligraphic finish rather than hard, slab-like terminals. Curves are smooth and moderately tensioned, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep the texture readable in continuous text. Capitals feel dignified and slightly wide in stance, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with a traditional, bookish skeleton. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with varied silhouettes, matching the humanist flow of the letters.
It suits long-form reading such as book interiors and editorial layouts where a steady, traditional rhythm is desired. The sculpted serifs and clear proportions also work well for magazine headlines, institutional or cultural branding, and other applications that call for a refined, credible voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a quiet authority that reads as editorial and traditional rather than trendy. The flared stroke endings add warmth and a hand-touched refinement, making the voice feel composed and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to provide a familiar serif reading experience while adding character through flared terminals and gently modeled strokes. It balances traditional proportions with subtle calligraphic detailing to produce a polished, versatile text-and-display companion.
Diagonal strokes (notably in V, W, and Y) taper and flare in a way that emphasizes pen-like stress, and rounded forms like O and Q keep a smooth, polished contour. The dot on i/j is distinctly round, and the lowercase shows a conventional, comfortable reading color.