Serif Flared Nolin 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, classic, formal, literary, elegant, refinement, tradition, authority, display clarity, classical tone, bracketed, flared, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with thick verticals and fine hairlines, ending in tapered, subtly flared terminals and bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and fairly wide, with sharp apexes (A, W) and clean, open counters (C, G, O), while the lowercase keeps a moderate rhythm with a relatively compact x-height and crisp joins. Curves are smooth and slightly tensioned, and details like the ear on g, the angled beaks, and the numerals’ sharp wedges reinforce a cut, engraved feel rather than a blunt, mechanical one.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book or chapter titles where contrast and refined detailing can be appreciated. It can also support formal branding, certificates, and invitation-style materials that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a distinctly bookish, old-world confidence. High contrast and finely finished terminals add a sense of elegance and ceremony, making the texture feel authoritative and composed rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, traditional reading of a high-contrast serif, using flared terminals and bracketed serifs to evoke an engraved or calligraphic heritage while remaining crisp and orderly in contemporary composition.
The design reads best when given room: thin hairlines and delicate serifs become more prominent at display sizes, and the letterforms maintain a steady, classical cadence across mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, supporting a consistent typographic color in headings and pull quotes.