Serif Flared Polu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agora' by Berthold, 'Ardena' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Equip' and 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Memo' by Monotype, 'Ariana Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Manifestor' by Stawix, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, confident, punchy, retro, sporty, dramatic, impact, motion, display character, brand presence, retro energy, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A very heavy, right-slanted serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and pronounced wedge-like/bracketed serifs. The letterforms are broad and blocky with softened corners and tight interior counters, giving a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Strokes stay largely even, while terminals and joins swell or taper in a way that suggests carved or ink-squeezed shaping; several glyphs show small notches and pinched apertures that add snap and texture. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with sturdy verticals and rounded bowls that keep the texture cohesive in large settings.
Best suited to large-scale display work where its heavy color, flared serifs, and slanted stance can read as intentional shape rather than texture. It works well for headlines, posters, team or event branding, packaging titles, and punchy logotypes, especially where a retro-energized serif voice is desired.
The font projects bold momentum and showmanship, mixing a classic serif backbone with a lively, mid-century display attitude. Its slant and flared endings create a sense of speed and competitiveness, while the heavy color and tight counters keep the tone assertive and headline-driven.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, athletic cadence while retaining serifed structure. Flared terminals and sculpted joins add character and motion, aiming for a distinctive display voice that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
The italic angle is strong enough to influence spacing and word shapes, producing a dynamic, slightly compressed feel in running display lines. Numerals match the heavy color and share the same flared, sculpted finishing, helping mixed alphanumeric settings look unified.