Serif Flared Lema 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, traditional, confident, formal, literary, display impact, editorial voice, classic authority, brand presence, bracketed, ball terminals, sculpted, crisp, stately.
A bold serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a sculpted, flared feel where main stems broaden into bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. Curves are full and rounded, with generous counters and a steady, upright axis that keeps lines looking stable and authoritative. The lowercase shows compact, traditional forms with ball-like terminals (notably on letters like a, c, e, and f), while capitals are broad-shouldered and evenly proportioned for strong headline presence. Numerals are sturdy and clear, matching the same crisp serifs and swelling stems for consistent color across mixed text.
This face is well-suited to headlines, deck copy, and display typography where its contrast and flared serifs can be appreciated. It would work especially well for magazine or newspaper-style editorial design, book covers, cultural institutions, and brand marks that want a classic, authoritative voice. In text blocks it can be effective for short passages or pull quotes, particularly with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, conveying authority and polish without feeling delicate. Its heavy presence and high-contrast modeling suggest a sense of tradition, ceremony, and confidence suited to established brands and print-like layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a traditional, print-rooted serif: strong contrast, sculpted flare, and rounded terminals combine to create a distinctive display color while preserving familiar, readable letter structures.
The design reads best when allowed room to breathe: the bold weight and tight interior details at joins and terminals can visually close up at very small sizes, while larger settings highlight the crafted flare and rounded terminals. The letterforms maintain a consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a dense but controlled texture in paragraph-like samples.