Serif Flared Umlo 14 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, tradition, authority, headline impact, literary tone, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, high contrast, crisp, sculpted.
A compact serif with sturdy, dark color and a distinctly carved look. Stems hold firm weight while flaring into bracketed serif endings, producing sharp, wedge-like terminals and a slightly calligraphic finish. Counters are tight and round-to-oval, with a controlled rhythm and relatively short extenders that keep the silhouette tidy. Uppercase forms feel stately and balanced, while the lowercase maintains clear, traditional proportions with a readable, moderately sized x-height.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine typography, and branding that needs a traditional, confident voice. It can also work effectively for posters and title treatments where a dense, classic serif texture is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an old-style, bookish flavor. Its crisp serifs and flared endings lend a sense of tradition and seriousness, while the compact width adds intensity and focus in headlines.
Likely designed to deliver a traditional serif voice with extra punch: compact proportions, strong dark color, and flared, bracketed details that add craft and historical character without becoming decorative.
The numerals appear sturdy and open, matching the uppercase weight and maintaining strong presence in text. The design reads best where its sculpted terminals and dense texture can be appreciated, rather than in very small sizes or airy layouts.