Serif Flared Hylif 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, editorial, branding, elegant, dynamic, confident, classic, emphasis, refinement, readability, personality, authority, calligraphic, tapered, flared terminals, fluid rhythm, crisp serifs.
An italic serif with medium stroke contrast and pronounced calligraphic modulation, it shows tapered joins, soft curves, and flared stroke endings that broaden subtly at terminals. The proportions are relatively compact with a normal x-height, while the overall rhythm is forward-leaning and fluid. Serifs are crisp but not brittle, and the numerals and capitals carry a steady, slightly formal presence with smooth, well-controlled curves.
Well-suited to magazine and book typography where an italic needs to feel intentional—pull quotes, subheads, introductions, and emphasis within text. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a classic, premium tone with a sense of movement, and works effectively for posters or campaign lines where a refined italic is the focal style.
This face reads as energetic and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic slant that suggests motion and emphasis. The tone feels classic rather than retro, balancing refinement with a lively, expressive cadence that works well for assertive headlines and brand statements.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic voice that can carry both polish and momentum—strong enough for display use while staying coherent and readable in continuous text. Its controlled contrast and flared endings add character without turning into ornament, supporting an expressive yet disciplined typographic color.
The italic construction is consistently applied across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a smooth, continuous line in the sample text. Terminals often finish with tapered, slightly swelling endings, giving strokes a sculpted feel and helping maintain a distinctive texture at larger sizes.