Serif Flared Wemid 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, institutional, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text readability, editorial tone, timelessness, subtle personality, craft feel, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic stress, open counters, moderate x-height.
This typeface is a text-oriented serif with bracketed, subtly flared stroke endings that give stems a gently tapered, carved feel. Contrast is moderate and the modulation reads as lightly calligraphic rather than geometric, with smooth joins and restrained, slightly cupped terminals. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters and a steady rhythm; capitals feel dignified and even, while lowercase forms are compact and clear, maintaining consistent spacing and a calm texture in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same refined modulation, pairing straight verticals with softly swelling curves for a cohesive set.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where the steady rhythm and open shapes support comfortable text sizes. It also fits institutional and cultural communications that benefit from a traditional, credible serif with a touch of warmth, and can hold up in headlines when a restrained, classical presence is desired.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, conveying a sense of tradition and editorial polish. Its quiet flourish at terminals adds warmth and elegance without becoming ornate, supporting a composed, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to bridge traditional serif readability with a slightly sculpted, flared finish that adds distinction in running text. It aims for a familiar, dependable texture while offering enough personality at terminals and serifs to feel considered and crafted.
In setting, the face produces a smooth, even color with just enough modulation to keep long passages lively. The flared detailing is most apparent at stroke ends and serifs, adding subtle character while staying suitable for continuous reading.