Serif Flared Ipgas 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines and thicker, gently swelling strokes that taper into flared, bracketed terminals. The letterforms lean decisively to the right with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, and curves are drawn with crisp entry/exit strokes that often end in sharp points or fine hooks. Capitals feel formal and sculpted, while the lowercase shows lively modulation, open counters, and a slightly varying footprint across glyphs that adds an organic, handwritten cadence without becoming irregular. Figures echo the same contrast and tapering, with elegant curves and fine finishing details suited to display sizing.
Well suited for editorial headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and high-end branding where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can also serve for pull quotes or short passages at larger sizes, especially when the layout allows for generous spacing and clean reproduction.
The overall tone is poised and literary, projecting refinement and a slightly dramatic, fashion-editorial attitude. Its calligraphic energy reads as confident and expressive rather than casual, lending a sense of tradition with a modern, polished edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated italic with strong contrast and flared finishing, balancing classical serif cues with a more expressive, calligraphic motion for impactful display typography.
Stroke endings frequently resolve into pointed beaks and tapered tails, and several letters show pronounced italic joins and angled stress that heighten movement across a line. The texture is airy due to thin hairlines, so it reads best when given sufficient size and breathing room.