Serif Flared Ismu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarinette' by Océane Moutot (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, invitations, branding, headlines, elegant, literary, classic, dramatic, refined, refined emphasis, classic italic, calligraphic feel, editorial tone, elegant display, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, crisp, airy.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered entry and exit strokes and crisp, triangular terminals. Strokes show a clear broad-nib rhythm: thick verticals and hairline joins create a lively diagonal flow, while serifs and stroke endings flare subtly rather than forming blunt slabs. Capitals feel stately and open, with generous internal counters and clean, sculpted curves; the italic construction is pronounced across both cases. Lowercase forms are compact and energetic, with pointed joins and a consistent forward slant that keeps words cohesive in text.
Well suited to editorial typography, book work, and other long-form settings where a classic italic is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined text passages. It also performs nicely in high-end branding, invitations, and display headlines where its dramatic contrast and calligraphic movement can be featured.
The overall tone is poised and traditional, with a distinctly literary, editorial voice. Its pronounced italic angle and sparkling hairlines add drama and a sense of motion, reading as formal but not stiff—more like a classic book italic with extra flourish.
The font appears designed to translate calligraphic, broad-nib italic principles into a polished serif intended for refined reading and elegant display. Its flared terminals and high contrast aim to deliver sophistication and rhythm, providing an italic that feels expressive while staying firmly rooted in classical typography.
The design shows strong stroke modulation and sharp detailing, so it benefits from comfortable sizes and sufficient spacing where fine hairlines can remain visible. Numerals match the italic temperament, combining weighty curves with precise, tapered terminals that keep the set feeling unified.