Serif Flared Afba 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, refined, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, classic revival, display clarity, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, sculptural.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and sturdy verticals. Serifs are sharply cut yet subtly bracketed, and many terminals widen into flared, wedge-like endings that give strokes a sculpted, chiseled finish. Capitals are stately and relatively wide, with clean curves and confident diagonals; the overall rhythm is measured and formal. Lowercase forms keep a traditional build with a moderate x-height and compact joins, while details like the angled crossbar on the e and the distinctive, beaked terminals add personality without disrupting consistency. Numerals echo the same high-contrast construction, with elegant curves and fine finishing strokes.
Well suited to magazine headlines, editorial typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and elegance can be appreciated. It can also serve premium branding and packaging, especially for sectors like fashion, beauty, and hospitality. For longer passages it works best in comfortable sizes and print or high-resolution settings that maintain the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a distinctly editorial feel. Strong contrast and sharp finishing cues evoke fashion, luxury, and literary sophistication, while the flared terminals add a slightly dramatic, display-forward edge.
The type appears designed to deliver a contemporary take on classical serif letterforms, pairing traditional proportions with flared, sharpened terminals to increase visual drama. Its intention is to provide a refined, high-contrast voice that stands out in display and editorial contexts while remaining grounded in conventional serif construction.
The design balances delicate hairlines with substantial main strokes, so it reads best when size and reproduction preserve the fine details. Its sharp terminals and tapered joins create a lively texture in text, with clear emphasis on vertical stress and controlled, classic proportions.