Serif Flared Jalaz 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, book covers, dramatic, editorial, classic, confident, lively, expressive italic, editorial impact, classic refinement, brand voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, angled, dynamic.
A sharply slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Stems and arms swell into tapered, flared terminals, while many joins and entry/exit strokes end in pointed, wedge-like forms. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with compact, dense counters and crisp curves that keep the texture dark and assertive in text. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, italicized logic, with elegant curves and tapered endings that match the letterforms.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, book covers, posters, and brand marks where its high-contrast strokes and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of text—pull quotes, section openers, and packaging copy—where a strong, stylish italic voice is desired.
The font projects a dramatic, editorial tone—stylish and attention-grabbing without feeling ornamental. Its steep italic angle and sharp terminals add urgency and sophistication, suggesting tradition interpreted through a bold, modern lens.
This design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic serif voice that blends classical proportions with energetic, pen-influenced detailing. The flared stroke endings and sharp terminals suggest a focus on expressive impact and refined drama in display-driven settings.
Uppercase forms read stately and sculpted, while lowercase shapes feel more agile and pen-driven, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. The sharp apexes and narrow internal spaces increase visual bite at display sizes, and the consistent flare-and-taper motif unifies letters, figures, and punctuation into a cohesive texture.