Serif Flared Ahvi 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazine, headlines, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, editorial polish, classical voice, display sparkle, refined text, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, tapered.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered terminals and subtly flared stroke endings that give the letters a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Vertical stems remain firm while thin hairlines sharpen into pointed or wedge-like finishing strokes, producing a lively light–dark rhythm. The serifs are bracketed and often resolve into delicate triangular tips; curves are smoothly tensioned with slightly narrow internal counters in letters like e, a, and s. Uppercase forms feel poised and classical, while lowercase shows a compact, text-ready structure with a two-storey a and g and a gently curved, descending j.
Well-suited to magazines, book typography, and other editorial contexts where a bright, high-contrast serif can carry a refined tone. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and premium branding where the sharp terminals and flared stroke endings can be showcased at display sizes.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with an editorial polish that reads as traditional but not strictly old-style. The sharp hairlines and flared endings add a touch of drama and sophistication, making the voice feel formal, cultured, and premium.
The design appears intended to balance classical serif proportions with a more incisive, contemporary sharpness, using flared endings and strong contrast to add character without sacrificing typographic discipline. It aims for a polished reading experience in text while providing enough sparkle for display.
In larger settings the razor-thin horizontals and hairline joins become a defining feature, while in text the strong verticals keep words from feeling brittle. Numerals follow the same contrasty logic, with distinctive shaping in figures like 2, 3, and 7 that suits typographic composition.