Serif Flared Modi 5 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, book covers, branding, dramatic, authoritative, editorial, classic, display impact, classic gravitas, engraved feel, attention focus, wedge serif, flared terminals, bracketed, sculpted, compact.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and wedge-like serifs that read as carved rather than mechanical. Stems are assertive and mostly vertical, with comparatively fine hairlines and crisp, sharply cut joins that create a faceted look. Counters tend to be compact and the overall rhythm is tight, while a tall x-height keeps lowercase forms prominent at display sizes. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S show strong thick–thin modulation, and the numerals follow the same bold, tapered logic for a cohesive text color.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, editorial openers, and book or album covers where its sculpted contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for bold branding and packaging that needs a formal, commanding voice, especially when paired with a simpler companion for longer reading.
The tone is confident and theatrical, blending classical formality with a slightly gothic, poster-like intensity. Its sharp transitions and flared endings add a sense of ceremony and gravitas, making the voice feel deliberate and attention-demanding rather than casual.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver maximum impact through bold massing and dramatic contrast, while using flared, wedge-like serifs to evoke a traditional, engraved sensibility. Overall, it aims to balance classic serif structure with a sharper, more performative presence for contemporary display typography.
The design’s contrast and tight internal spaces suggest it is most comfortable when given room to breathe, with careful tracking and generous line spacing. The distinctive, pointed terminals and wedge serifs become a defining texture in blocks of text, producing a strong, dark typographic color.