Serif Flared Beta 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, headlines, branding, refined, classic, fashion, literary, editorial elegance, premium voice, modern classic, display clarity, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, crisp, airy.
A refined serif with sharply tapered, flared stroke endings and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show crisp, pointed terminals and small wedge-like serifs that grow out of the stems rather than sitting as flat slabs, giving the shapes a slightly calligraphic, cut-from-stroke feel. Proportions are balanced and moderately open, with round forms kept smooth and controlled and verticals staying dominant; the capitals read elegant and stately while the lowercase maintains a clean, rhythmic texture. Numerals follow the same contrasty construction, with delicate hairlines and confident, sculpted curves.
Well-suited to magazine and editorial layouts, book covers and titling, and refined branding where a cultured, premium voice is desired. It also works for pull quotes and display settings where its sharp terminals and contrast can provide visual emphasis and elegance.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, evoking contemporary editorial typography with a classic, bookish undercurrent. Its sharp terminals and airy hairlines add sophistication and a hint of fashion-forward drama without tipping into ornament.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with a more stylized, flared stroke logic, creating a modern editorial serif that feels both traditional and distinctive. Its controlled contrast and tapered endings aim to deliver sophistication and clarity, especially in display and headline contexts.
In text, the high-contrast rhythm creates a bright page color and clear word shapes, while the tapered terminals add distinctive sparkle at larger sizes. The design’s crisp joins and fine details suggest it benefits from comfortable sizes and adequate rendering to preserve the hairlines.