Serif Flared Webar 15 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, literary fiction, academic, classical, bookish, refined, literary, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, classic warmth, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals, open counters.
This serif features gently flared stems and softly bracketed serifs that widen into tapered stroke endings. The overall contrast is moderate, with smooth transitions and an even rhythm that keeps text color consistent in paragraphs. Proportions feel traditionally balanced: capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and comfortable spacing. Numerals read like oldstyle figures, with varied heights and descenders that integrate naturally with running text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture and reliable legibility are important. It can also serve effectively for headings and display lines when a traditional, institutional feel is desired without excessive sharpness.
The tone is cultured and literary, suggesting traditional printing and editorial polish rather than sharp modern minimalism. Its softened joins and flared terminals add a warm, humane voice that feels established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to echo traditional serif typography with a subtle flared, calligraphic influence, aiming for comfortable readability and a refined, enduring character in continuous text.
Round forms (like C, O, and e) appear generously drawn, contributing to legibility at text sizes, while diagonals and peaks (A, V, W) keep a crisp, formal presence. The italic is not shown, and the sample emphasizes steady paragraph texture with clear word shapes.