Serif Flared Usji 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, headlines, packaging, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, classic tone, text warmth, quiet authority, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, warm, bookish.
This serif face combines modest contrast with softly flared terminals and bracketed serifs that widen into the stroke endings rather than snapping to a sharp slab. Curves are smooth and generously rounded (notably in C, O, and G), while verticals remain steady and even, producing a calm, readable rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a moderate x-height, compact apertures, and slightly tapered joins; numerals follow the same old-style, gently modulated logic, with a distinctive angled form in the 9.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice and steady texture are desirable. The flared stroke endings also give it enough character for display use—chapter titles, pull quotes, or tasteful packaging—without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a subtle warmth from the flared endings and a lightly calligraphic feel. It reads as cultured and dependable—more bookish than loud—suggesting heritage and quiet authority.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical serif model by using flared stroke endings and moderate modulation to create a warmer, slightly calligraphic texture that remains highly readable in continuous text.
Capital forms feel stately and balanced, with clear serifs and restrained detailing that stays consistent across the alphabet. In text, spacing appears comfortable and even, and the letterforms retain clarity at paragraph scale without looking overly mechanical.