Serif Flared Uplip 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, literary, classic, warm, refined, traditional, readability, heritage tone, warmth, editorial voice, subtle character, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, humanist, calligraphic, open counters.
A flared serif with gently tapered stems that broaden into softly bracketed terminals, giving the outlines a subtly calligraphic, carved feel. Proportions are balanced and readable, with moderate contrast and round, open bowls that keep counters generous in text. Curves are smooth and slightly organic rather than strictly geometric, while key joins and shoulders show controlled modulation that adds rhythm without looking busy. Numerals follow the same warm modulation, with clear forms and steady baseline presence.
It suits editorial and long-form contexts such as books, essays, and magazines where a warm serif texture improves readability. The distinctive flared terminals also make it effective for branding, packaging, and headline typography that benefits from traditional cues with a softer, more contemporary ease.
The overall tone feels bookish and composed, blending classical formality with a human, slightly handcrafted warmth. It suggests editorial seriousness and heritage, but remains approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif construction through flared, gently modulated strokes, aiming for a readable text face with added warmth and personality. It balances tradition and clarity, delivering a steady page color while providing enough nuance for display use.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at larger paragraph sizes, with a steady color and comfortable spacing that supports continuous reading. The flared endings and gentle bracketing add character in headlines and pull quotes without overpowering the texture of body copy.