Serif Flared Bena 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface shows delicate, high-contrast construction with thin hairlines and stronger main strokes, finished with subtly flared, tapering terminals rather than blunt slabs. Serifs and stroke endings feel drawn with a controlled, calligraphic logic, giving curves a smooth, polished flow and joins a clean, chiseled precision. Proportions are measured and traditional, with a balanced x-height, generous counters, and slightly narrow, carefully spaced forms that keep paragraphs open and orderly. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and include elegant curves and compact widths suited to text settings.
It performs especially well in editorial layouts, magazine typography, and book work where its contrast and refined terminals can be appreciated. The font also suits display applications such as headlines, pull quotes, and luxury branding that benefit from sharp, elegant letterforms and a polished typographic color.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, suggesting luxury publishing and classic book typography rather than utilitarian UI. Its sharp detailing and bright, airy rhythm convey sophistication and restraint, with a subtle sense of formality suitable for premium editorial design.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with more expressive, tapered stroke endings, creating a contemporary take on literary elegance. Its emphasis on crisp contrast and controlled detailing suggests a focus on premium reading experiences and high-end typographic voice.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered ends become a defining feature, creating a sparkling texture and a distinctive silhouette in capitals. In continuous text, the contrast and fine detailing give a crisp line of type, while the flared terminals add warmth compared with strictly bracketed serifs.