Serif Flared Tyly 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, whimsical, storybook, display, folksy, decorative serif, vintage feel, warm readability, distinctive headlines, craft aesthetic, flared terminals, soft serifs, rounded forms, bulbous joins, bracketed feel.
A chunky serif with softly flared terminals and compact, rounded counters. Strokes stay largely even in weight, with subtle swelling into the serifs that creates a carved, inked impression rather than crisp, sharp endings. The letterforms lean on broad curves and slightly irregular, organic shaping—especially in the bowls and shoulders—while maintaining sturdy, upright posture. Capitals are wide and confident with pronounced, sculpted serifs; lowercase has a sturdy, readable build with a single-story g and a ball-like i dot, and numerals share the same heavy, rounded rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its sculpted serifs and rounded mass can show clearly. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and book covers that aim for an artisanal or vintage-leaning voice, and can also support brand marks or section headings where a distinctive, friendly serif is desired.
The overall tone is warm and characterful, evoking hand-set or wood-type traditions with a playful, slightly eccentric edge. It feels friendly and attention-getting without becoming harsh, making it suitable for expressive headlines that want a touch of nostalgia.
The design appears intended to blend sturdy readability with decorative, flared detailing, delivering an old-style, crafted feel with modern solidity. Its controlled structure paired with expressive terminals suggests a focus on memorable display typography rather than neutral text setting.
Several terminals end in teardrop-like or wedgey flares that create lively texture across a line of text, particularly visible in diagonals and in letters like K, V, W, and y. The spacing appears comfortable for display sizes, with strong silhouettes and clear internal shapes that keep words recognizable even with the heavy color.