Serif Flared Yila 10 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate serif with subtly flared terminals and a clear reverse-italic slant that gives the forms a distinctive backward lean. Strokes are finely tapered with moderate contrast, and the serifs feel sharpened and lightly bracketed rather than blunt, producing a crisp, engraved-like edge. Proportions are slightly condensed in places with noticeably varied glyph widths, while curves remain generous and smooth, especially in bowls and round capitals. The lowercase shows a traditional, bookish structure with open counters and a steady rhythm, and the numerals follow the same refined, tapered logic with elegant curves and restrained endings.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, pull quotes, and book titling where the distinctive reverse-italic flavor can be a feature. It also works nicely for elegant branding, cultural institutions, and event materials like invitations or programs, especially at display and larger text sizes where the fine tapering and flared terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a quiet sophistication that reads as classical but not stiff. Its reverse-italic motion adds personality and a lightly unconventional flair, lending an expressive, editorial voice while staying composed and professional.
Likely designed to blend classical serif construction with a calligraphic, flared finish and an intentionally reversed italic angle, creating a recognizable voice that stands out in headings while remaining readable in continuous text.
The reverse slant creates a strong directional texture in paragraphs, making lines feel energetic and slightly windswept. The flared stroke endings help preserve clarity at larger sizes while maintaining a light, airy color on the page.