Serif Flared Usra 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A flared serif with softly swelling terminals and gently tapered joins, giving strokes an inked, slightly calligraphic feel. The outlines are smooth and low-contrast overall, with rounded curves and subtly splayed ends rather than sharp bracketed serifs. Proportions feel moderately open with a steady rhythm, while several glyphs show mild asymmetry and individualized shaping that adds movement. Numerals and capitals keep the same softened, flared finishing, producing a cohesive, text-oriented texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography, books, and long-form reading where a warm serif texture is desirable. It can also support branding and packaging that wants a traditional-but-friendly tone, and it should hold up in headings where the flared endings can add character without becoming ornamental.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a handmade, literary flavor rather than a rigid or technical one. Its soft flaring and slightly irregular energy suggest a human touch, creating a friendly voice that still reads as traditional and cultured.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif familiarity with a more human, ink-influenced finish, using flared terminals to soften the silhouette and add personality. It aims for comfortable readability while providing a distinctive, approachable voice for text and display alike.
Curved letters like C, G, and S show generous rounding and smooth modulation, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) keep crisp direction but terminate in softened flares. The lowercase has a readable, contemporary text feel, and the overall color on the page stays even without looking mechanical.