Serif Flared Epva 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, classic voice, text readability, strong presence, print tradition, distinctive details, bracketed, flared, sculpted, ink-trap-like, oldstyle numerals.
A sculpted serif with pronounced stroke modulation and flared, wedge-like terminals that give the letters a chiseled, calligraphic feel. Serifs are firmly bracketed and often finish in pointed beaks, while curves transition sharply into stems, creating crisp inner counters and a lively rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a two-storey a and g, compact apertures, and energetic joins; overall spacing feels moderate, with strong black letterforms that hold together well in text. Numerals appear oldstyle in proportion, with varying heights and descenders that blend naturally with the lowercase texture.
It fits well in editorial settings—book interiors, magazine features, and long-form print—where a strong serif texture and classic tone are desired. The bold, sculpted shapes and sharp terminals also make it effective for headlines, mastheads, and brand marks that need a traditional, premium voice, as well as packaging where legibility and presence are key.
The tone is traditional and bookish, projecting authority and a slightly historic, print-era character. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast add a sense of formality and seriousness, suited to content that aims to feel established and credible.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif model by emphasizing flared terminals and crisp transitions, producing a dark, readable texture with distinctive, energetic details. It aims to balance text utility with a display-ready personality through assertive contrast and characteristic beaked finishing strokes.
Distinctive beaked terminals are visible on letters like C, E, F, and T, and the uppercase Q has a prominent, sweeping tail. The ampersand is compact and sturdy, and the overall silhouette favors crisp angles over rounded softness, producing a confident, engraved-like presence at display sizes.