Serif Flared Bofu 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book display, headlines, branding, elegant, refined, airy, classic, refined text, premium tone, calligraphic influence, editorial clarity, flared terminals, sharp serifs, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with slim hairlines, fuller verticals, and flared stroke endings that give the contours a subtly calligraphic feel. Serifs are sharp and tapered rather than blocky, and many joins show a gentle swelling before thinning into fine terminals. Capitals feel open and poised, with generous internal counters and clear differentiation in widths across the alphabet. The lowercase is steady and readable, with a two-storey “g,” a compact “e” with a fine cross-stroke, and a crisp, slightly pointed rhythm in curves and diagonals. Figures follow the same contrast and refinement, with elegant bowls and thin connecting strokes that keep the numerals light on the page.
It suits editorial design, magazine typography, and book display where an elegant, high-contrast serif is desired. It also works well for premium branding, invitations, and section heads or pull quotes that benefit from refined detail and a bright, upscale typographic color.
The overall tone is polished and literary, balancing classical tradition with a slightly contemporary, fashion-forward sharpness. Its lightness and high contrast convey sophistication and restraint, making the texture feel airy rather than dense.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined serif voice with visible contrast and flared finishing, echoing calligraphic stroke logic while remaining clean and structured for contemporary editorial use.
In text, the font maintains a smooth cadence with consistent contrast and clean spacing, producing a bright line color. Thin horizontals and hairlines are a prominent feature, so the design’s character is most evident where there is enough size or resolution to preserve those delicate strokes.