Serif Flared Bena 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book titles, branding, luxury, classic, refined, fashion, editorial voice, premium branding, display impact, classical refinement, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, elegant.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply cut terminals that often widen into subtle flares. The letterforms show crisp, wedge-like serifs and a slightly calligraphic stress, with rounded bowls kept taut and clean. Capitals feel stately and open, while the lowercase is more fluid, featuring a two-storey a, a double-storey g with a prominent ear, and a gently curving italic-like energy in some joins and terminals despite an overall upright stance. Numerals share the same high-contrast rhythm, with delicate hairlines and firm verticals that read best when given ample size and spacing.
Well-suited to magazine covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book or film titles where its contrast and sharp serif detailing can be appreciated. It also works for luxury-oriented branding and packaging when set at display sizes, and can serve as body text in higher-quality, comfortable-size settings with thoughtful leading.
The tone is polished and editorial, balancing classical bookish authority with a contemporary fashion sensibility. Its sharp detailing and flared finishes convey sophistication and restraint, suggesting premium branding and carefully composed typography rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to merge classical serif structure with a more fashion-forward, flared-terminal finish, delivering a distinct, premium voice for display and editorial typography. Its emphasis on contrast, crisp serifs, and controlled curves suggests a focus on elegance and impact rather than utilitarian small-size robustness.
In text, the high-contrast strokes and fine hairlines create a lively shimmer, especially in larger settings. The spacing appears measured and airy, and the distinctive flared terminals help preserve character even when strokes become very thin. This is a design that rewards good printing or high-resolution rendering and benefits from slightly generous leading in paragraphs.