Serif Flared Ismu 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, expressive, emphasis, elegance, editorial voice, classic tone, premium feel, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, crisp, tapered.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and heavier, gently swelling main strokes that taper into flared, bracketed terminals. The slant is steady and moderately pronounced, with lively curves and smooth stroke modulation that suggests a calligraphic skeleton. Serifs are sharp and relatively light, often finishing in pointed or wedge-like endings, while joins stay clean and controlled. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height and slightly compact counters, giving the face a polished, text-forward rhythm.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book passages, essays, and pull quotes where an italic voice is desired without sacrificing sophistication. It also suits invitations, cultural branding, and packaging that benefits from a classic, high-end serif italic with clear word shapes at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is cultured and editorial, combining classical formality with a sense of motion from the italic construction. It reads as refined and somewhat dramatic, lending emphasis without becoming ornamental. The look feels suited to traditional publishing aesthetics and premium branding contexts where elegance and clarity need to coexist.
Likely designed as an elegant italic companion for serif typography, aiming to provide expressive emphasis with traditional proportions and pronounced contrast. The flared, tapered endings and controlled rhythm suggest a focus on graceful texture and refined headline-to-text versatility.
Uppercase forms present strong, sculpted silhouettes with narrow hairline transitions and confident diagonal stress, while lowercase shapes maintain consistent modulation and a fluid, continuous rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic energy, producing a cohesive texture when mixed with text.