Serif Flared Uska 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, literary, warm, formal, text reading, classic tone, crafted serif, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, flared stems, oldstyle figures, soft terminals.
A flared serif with gently swelling stems and subtly bracketed serifs that read as calligraphic rather than mechanical. Curves are smooth and generously open, with rounded bowls and moderate, steady stroke modulation that stays even across the alphabet. Capitals feel stately and slightly wide, while lowercase shows a traditional text rhythm with a two-storey “a,” compact “e,” and a single-storey “g” with a rounded lower bowl and ear. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and flowing shapes that match the text tone; overall spacing is balanced and comfortable, prioritizing continuous reading.
Well-suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts, where its open counters and steady rhythm support comfortable text color. It also works for refined branding, packaging, and cultural or academic materials that benefit from a traditional serif voice and tasteful, flared detailing.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and trustworthy, with a hint of warmth from its flared strokes and soft serif shaping. It feels traditional without being overly ornate, suggesting editorial seriousness and quiet refinement rather than display drama.
The design appears intended to blend classical text-serif conventions with flared, softly calligraphic endings, producing a familiar reading experience with a distinctive, slightly crafted texture. The oldstyle numerals and restrained detailing point toward continuous-text use with enough character for headings and titling.
Diagonal strokes in letters like K, V, W, and Y finish with noticeable flare, giving a subtly engraved or pen-influenced texture at larger sizes. Round letters (C, O, Q) maintain clean, open counters, and the italics are not shown; the upright style maintains a calm, steady cadence in paragraph settings.