Serif Flared Anrel 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, dramatic, editorial, classic, stylish, display impact, premium tone, editorial voice, heritage flavor, stylistic character, tapered, flared, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
This serif design combines very strong thick–thin contrast with tapered, flaring stroke endings that give the letters a sculpted, chiseled feel. Serifs are sharp and compact, and many strokes narrow into pointed terminals, creating a crisp rhythm and distinctive sparkle in text. The capitals feel formal and display-leaning, with pronounced curves and careful modulation, while the lowercase keeps a relatively traditional structure but with lively, calligraphic shaping. Numerals and round letters show dramatic stress and tight internal spaces, reinforcing a refined, high-contrast silhouette.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other editorial typography where its contrast and crisp terminals can be appreciated. The style also suits branding and packaging for premium or heritage-leaning products, as well as posters and title treatments that benefit from a dramatic serif voice.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, mixing classical bookish cues with a more fashion-forward sharpness. It reads as confident and slightly dramatic, suited to settings where a polished, premium voice is desired rather than a neutral everyday texture.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined serif with pronounced stroke modulation and flared endings—bridging classic serif proportions with a more stylized, display-ready finish. Its letterforms emphasize elegance and personality, aiming for strong visual impact and a distinctive editorial presence.
In running text, the strong contrast and pointed terminals create a distinctive, slightly sparkling texture with noticeable emphasis on vertical strokes. The irregularities in stroke taper and the flared endings add character and movement, especially in curved letters and in the numerals.