Serif Flared Hymog 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazine, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, dramatic, elegant emphasis, classical tone, calligraphic flair, premium feel, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, wedge terminals, diagonal stress, smooth curves.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a fluid, calligraphic rhythm and clear diagonal stress. Stems taper into sharp, wedge-like terminals and bracketed serifs, giving many strokes a subtly flared finish. Counters are rounded and open, with crisp joins and pointed apexes that keep the texture lively at display sizes. The overall color is bright and shimmering due to the thin hairlines and energetic slant, while capitals feel stately and the lowercase is more cursive in movement.
It suits editorial settings where an expressive italic voice is needed—magazine features, book titling, pull quotes, and refined branding. It also works well for formal stationery such as invitations and certificates, especially at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and sharp terminals can be appreciated.
The tone is polished and literary, with a distinctly classical, editorial elegance. Its sharp finishing and lively italic motion add a sense of drama and sophistication, suggesting tradition, taste, and formality rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to provide a graceful, high-contrast italic with a traditional serif foundation and a noticeably calligraphic finish. It aims for sophistication and emphasis—an italic meant to carry tone and personality rather than act as a purely functional companion style.
Letterforms show a consistent rightward slant with pronounced stroke contrast, producing a dynamic, slightly swirling texture in text. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, pairing strong diagonals with fine hairlines for a cohesive look alongside the italic letters.