Serif Flared Wokim 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, programs, classic, literary, refined, quiet, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, text economy, editorial tone, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, open counters, oldstyle figures.
This serif typeface shows gently flared stroke endings with subtly bracketed serifs and smooth, calligraphic transitions. Stems are relatively slender with moderated contrast, and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are round and open, giving counters generous breathing room. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with a balanced x-height and a slightly dynamic rhythm created by tapered joins and soft terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and alignments that blend naturally into running text.
It is well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where steady texture and comfortable readability matter. The oldstyle numerals and traditional proportions make it a natural fit for magazines, catalogs, and cultural or academic materials. It can also support understated branding for institutions, publishers, and events that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying calm authority rather than sharp modernity. Its soft flaring and understated contrast add a cultured, slightly historic flavor that reads as refined and trustworthy. The impression is formal enough for institutions yet warm enough for long-form reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional reading experience with a contemporary smoothness: a serif built around gentle flaring, open forms, and moderated contrast to produce an even, durable text color. Its details suggest an aim for elegance and readability over display eccentricity.
Round letters maintain even color without looking mechanical, while diagonals and joins (as in K, V, W, and y) keep a controlled, pen-influenced taper. The italic is not shown; the roman has enough movement in its terminals to avoid stiffness while remaining composed.