Serif Flared Emla 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif displays sharply tapered, flared stroke endings that read like pared-back wedge serifs, paired with pronounced thick–thin contrast. Curves are full and smooth with a slightly calligraphic stress, while straight strokes stay crisp and vertical. Terminals and joins are clean and controlled, with subtly bracketed transitions that give the forms a sculpted, chiseled quality. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, and the lowercase maintains steady rhythm with compact, sturdy serifs and clear counters.
It performs especially well in editorial typography—magazine features, section heads, pull quotes, and book-cover titling—where high contrast and flared endings can provide character and hierarchy. It can also support premium branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, suggesting seriousness and authority without becoming ornate. Its crisp contrast and flared endings lend a slightly monumental, engraved feel that suits elevated, literary settings.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with a sharper, more sculptural finish via flared terminals and strong contrast, producing a dignified display serif that remains controlled and readable in prominent text settings.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at larger sizes, where the contrast and tapering terminals become a defining texture. The numerals share the same sharp, serifed construction and stand confidently alongside the capitals, reinforcing a cohesive, classic palette.