Serif Flared Lyha 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chakai' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, classic, dramatic, literary, classic reinterpretation, print authority, display impact, refined texture, wedge serifs, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, sheared stress, pointed joins.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and crisp, sharply cut details. Stems feel calligraphic, with noticeable stress and tapering that widens into triangular serifs and angled stroke endings rather than blunt slabs. The capitals are broad and stately with strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase keeps a traditional book face structure with a moderate x-height, compact bowls, and clear differentiation between rounds and straights. Numerals are robust and old-style in spirit, featuring pronounced contrast and sculpted curves that match the text rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines, editorial layouts, and book or magazine typography where a strong, traditional voice is needed. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a premium, literary feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the flared terminals and contrast read most clearly.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, with a classical, print-forward character. Its sharp flares and dramatic contrast add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, suggesting heritage publishing and polished brand communication rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif proportions with more pronounced flaring and sharp, wedge-like finishing, creating a bold text-and-display hybrid. It aims for strong presence and refined structure, balancing readability with a distinctive, sculptural silhouette.
Rhythm is driven by strong verticals and tight, ink-trap-like internal apertures in some letters, which creates a dense, commanding color in text. Joins and serifs often resolve into pointed wedges, giving the face a chiseled, engraved feel in display sizes while remaining coherent in paragraph samples.