Serif Flared Beke 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, branding, refined, classic, poised, literary, elegance, clarity, editorial tone, brand polish, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, lively.
A polished serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sculpted, flared stroke endings that feel gently calligraphic. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered rather than blocky, with subtly bracketed joins that soften transitions into stems. Curves show careful tension and a slightly elliptical construction (notably in rounds), while diagonals and joins remain crisp, giving the design a clean, controlled sparkle. Lowercase forms read clear and bookish, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and compact, tidy terminals that keep textures even across words.
Well suited to magazine typography, book interiors, and other editorial systems where a refined serif texture is desired. Its crisp contrast and sculpted details also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that need a classic, upscale voice.
The overall tone is elegant and cultivated, balancing classical book typography with a slightly fashion-forward crispness. It feels formal without becoming stiff, projecting clarity, taste, and a measured sophistication suited to polished editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast serif: readable and orderly in text, yet distinctive up close through flared terminals, sharp serifs, and carefully tensioned curves.
Capitals have a stately presence with generous interior space and sharp finishing details, producing strong headline color. Numerals appear similarly refined, with smooth curves and pointed terminals that maintain the same high-contrast rhythm as the letters.