Serif Flared Upbof 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, classic tone, subtle character, editorial voice, traditional branding, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, open counters, calligraphic.
This typeface is a serif with distinctly flared, wedge-like terminals and lightly bracketed serifs that give strokes a broadened, calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and fairly generous, with open counters and a steady, readable rhythm across the alphabet. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between rounds and straights. Overall contrast is noticeable but not extreme, and the stroke endings stay sharp and clean, supporting a composed, text-friendly color.
It suits book interiors, long-form editorial, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired with a slightly more sculpted, flared finish. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that need a traditional foundation with a distinctive terminal treatment.
The tone is classical and literary, with an editorial polish that suggests tradition and authority. The flared terminals add a subtle humanist warmth, keeping it from feeling purely mechanical or austere. It reads as refined and formal without becoming overly delicate.
The design appears intended to blend conventional serif structure with flared stroke endings to add character and warmth while keeping a dependable, text-oriented rhythm. It aims for versatility across reading sizes, offering a recognizable, classic voice with a subtly calligraphic edge.
Uppercase forms feel stately and well-spaced, while the lowercase maintains clarity through open apertures and steady stroke modulation. Numerals appear proportional and consistent with the same flared finishing, helping figures sit comfortably alongside text.