Serif Flared Jiha 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, fashion, classic, luxe, expressive display, luxury tone, editorial impact, italic emphasis, calligraphic, tapered, flared, swashy, bracketed.
This is a high‑contrast italic serif with sculpted, calligraphic stroke modulation and pronounced diagonality. Stems taper and flare into sharp, wedge-like terminals, with bracketed transitions that give the forms a carved, energetic feel. The letterforms are relatively narrow and rhythmic, with smooth curves and crisp joining, while counters stay open enough to keep the texture from clogging at display sizes. Numerals follow the same slanted, high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and pointed entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display typography: magazine headlines, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks where contrast and slant can do the work of adding drama. It can also add a luxury accent on packaging or invitations, especially when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, combining traditional serif elegance with a sense of speed and flourish. It reads as premium and expressive—more runway/editorial than utilitarian—bringing a confident, headline-forward personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, editorial italic with calligraphic energy and flared terminals, emphasizing elegance and motion over neutrality. Its forms aim to stand out in short phrases and titles, providing a refined yet attention-grabbing voice.
The italic construction is assertive, and the sharp terminals and flared endings create strong sparkle along the baseline and cap line. In the sample text the heavy contrast and angled stress produce a lively, slightly compressed texture that rewards generous sizing and spacing.