Serif Flared Ipkum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial voice, luxury branding, italic emphasis, classic revival, didone-like, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and swelling main strokes that taper into sharp, flared terminals. The slant is consistent and fairly steep, giving a fast, polished rhythm, while the letterforms keep a controlled, classical skeleton. Serifs are delicate and often wedge-like, with smooth transitions into stems; curves are clean and taut, and joins are carefully pinched to emphasize contrast. Uppercase shapes feel tall and poised, and the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with narrow apertures and fine entry/exit strokes that read as calligraphic rather than geometric.
Best suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, book or journal titling, and fashion or beauty branding where contrast and italic motion are meant to be seen. It also fits formal announcements and invitations, and works well for short, high-impact lines rather than long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, evoking luxury, high-fashion styling, and literary refinement. Its dramatic contrast and crisp italic movement add a sense of theatricality and exclusivity, making it feel premium and display-oriented rather than utilitarian.
Likely designed to deliver a luxe, high-contrast italic voice that references classic formal serifs while adding flared, calligraphic finishing for extra sparkle and momentum. The intent appears centered on expressive display typography that feels refined and contemporary in editorial and brand settings.
The numerals and capitals show the same crisp contrast and italic energy, with especially fine horizontals and hairline details that will reward generous sizes and good reproduction. Spacing appears balanced for display text, with a lively, slightly variable rhythm typical of italics with pronounced stroke modulation.