Serif Flared Tesi 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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This typeface pairs sturdy, slightly tapered stems with gently flared, bracketed serif endings, creating a controlled calligraphic feel without looking handwritten. Proportions run on the generous side, with broad rounds and ample interior space; counters stay open and the rhythm is steady even at larger sizes. Stroke contrast is moderate and consistent, with clean joins and smooth curves in letters like C, G, and S. The lowercase shows a strong, readable build with clearly differentiated forms (notably a single-storey g) and sturdy terminals, while numerals follow the same grounded, slightly flared logic for a cohesive texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography where you want a strong serif voice that remains clear in longer blocks of text. It also fits branding and packaging that need a modern-classic tone, and performs especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and poster-style settings where the flared details can be appreciated.
The overall tone reads contemporary and assured, blending traditional serif cues with a cleaner, more current silhouette. It feels authoritative and polished, but the subtle flaring adds warmth and approachability compared with sharper, purely transitional serifs.
The design appears aimed at delivering a readable, contemporary serif with a subtle flared character—balancing familiarity and distinction. It likely targets applications that benefit from a confident editorial presence while maintaining warmth and clarity in continuous reading.
In text settings, the spacing and open counters keep paragraphs from feeling dense, while the flared stroke endings add a distinctive signature at display sizes. Uppercase forms look stable and architectural, and the punctuation and figures visually match the same confident, slightly softened edge.