Serif Flared Beva 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif face features crisp, high-contrast strokes with hairline horizontals and tapered serifs that flare gently from the stems. Curves are smooth and controlled, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that shows in the bowls and joins. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms keep a measured rhythm with round counters and relatively narrow set widths. Details such as the thin crossbars, fine terminals, and the elegant numerals contribute to an airy, polished texture in text.
It suits editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section openers, as well as book covers and titling where a cultured serif tone is desired. The sharp contrast and flared serif treatment also make it a strong candidate for premium branding and packaging, particularly at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is refined and literary, balancing classic bookish manners with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its delicate contrasts and flared endings convey elegance and restraint rather than ruggedness or playfulness, giving it a composed, upscale voice.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif proportions with a more tapered, flared finish and pronounced stroke modulation, creating a refined display-to-text voice. It aims for elegant readability with a distinctive, slightly calligraphic edge that adds personality without becoming ornate.
In the text sample, the face creates strong vertical emphasis and a bright page color, with thin strokes receding and thicker stems defining the line. At smaller sizes the hairlines and fine joins may require careful sizing and reproduction conditions to preserve clarity, especially in dense paragraphs.