Serif Flared Uplag 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, formal, readability, editorial tone, classical character, subtle distinction, flared, wedge serif, calligraphic, sharp terminals, bracketed.
This typeface is a flared serif with wedge-like terminals that broaden at stroke endings, giving stems a subtly sculpted, calligraphic feel. The contrast is moderate, with smooth transitions and gently bracketed joins that keep the texture even in continuous text. Capitals are stately and open, with crisp apexes (notably in A and V) and rounded bowls that stay stable and balanced. Lowercase forms show a traditional rhythm with a compact, readable build; the two-storey g and the ear/terminal details add a slightly humanist warmth, while numerals follow the same flared, tapered logic for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where an even text color and traditional rhythm matter. It also performs confidently in headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural branding that benefits from a refined, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, projecting credibility and polish without feeling overly ornate. The flared terminals and controlled contrast add a hint of handcrafted sophistication, supporting an elegant, editorial voice that still reads as dependable and clear.
The design appears intended to marry traditional serif readability with a distinctive flared-terminal signature, offering a classic texture for text while providing enough character for display use. Its consistent stroke logic across letters and numerals suggests an emphasis on cohesive typography across editorial systems.
At larger sizes the wedge terminals and tapered strokes become a defining personality cue, while in text they blend into a smooth, lightly calligraphic color. Curves and diagonals feel carefully tensioned, producing a composed, traditional page presence with a subtle contemporary sharpness in the terminals.