Serif Flared Bylab 14 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury branding, posters, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury, display impact, editorial tone, modern classic, hairline, sharp, crisp, airy, sophisticated.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and assertive, swelling main strokes that taper into pointed, flared terminals. Serifs are minimal and blade-like rather than bracketed, giving joins and endings a crisp, chiseled feel. Proportions are relatively compact with tall capitals and tightly drawn curves; counters stay open but are framed by delicate horizontals. The overall rhythm is vertical and controlled, with smooth, calligraphic modulation visible across rounds (O, C) and diagonals (V, W, X), and a distinctly elegant italic-like liveliness despite an upright stance.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book display typography, fashion and beauty branding, and other large-size applications where its fine hairlines can remain crisp. It can also work for elegant short passages or pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing to preserve the delicate details.
The tone is luxurious and poised, with a runway/editorial polish that reads confident and premium. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details add a sense of ceremony and exclusivity, making even simple text feel curated and high-end.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion serif voice through extreme stroke modulation and sharp flared finishing, balancing classical proportions with a contemporary, graphic edge. It prioritizes visual drama and refinement over neutrality, aiming to elevate titles and brand statements.
In the sample text, the hairlines and thin cross-strokes create a sparkling texture at larger sizes, while the strongest strokes provide clear structure and a refined baseline presence. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with elegant curves and tapered terminals that match the uppercase character.