Serif Flared Fago 11 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, dramatic, headline efficiency, editorial tone, classic authority, high-impact contrast, bracketed, wedge serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, high-impact.
A compact serif with strong vertical emphasis and tight overall proportions. Strokes show clear contrast with sturdy main stems and finer hairlines, finished with wedge-like, flared serif structures and crisp, pointed terminals. Curves are controlled and slightly squared off in places, giving counters a taut, tailored feel, while joins and brackets add a traditional, bookish texture. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with assertive ascenders and descenders, and the numerals follow the same punchy, high-contrast logic for a cohesive text-and-display rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where a compact footprint and strong contrast add impact. It also fits editorial layouts—magazines, book covers, and cultural branding—where a traditional serif voice with sharper, modernized edges is desirable.
The tone reads classical and editorial, with a confident, institutional voice. Its sharp serifs and compact stance feel serious and deliberate, suggesting tradition, authority, and a slightly dramatic headline presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic serif feel with extra punch: narrow proportions for efficient headline setting, contrasted strokes for sparkle, and flared, wedge-like terminals that add distinct personality while staying within an editorial tradition.
The overall color on the page is dark and dense, producing strong typographic presence even at moderate sizes. In the sample text, the tight fit and high-contrast detailing create a lively rhythm that feels best in controlled, well-spaced settings.