Serif Flared Tybe 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Halifax' by Hoftype, 'MVB Solitaire Pro' by MVB, 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type, 'Mogand' by Soerat Company, 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts, and 'Plathorn' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, sturdy, vintage, bookish, authoritative, impact, heritage tone, readable display, strong texture, bracketed, flared, ink-trap feel, compact, robust.
A robust serif with compact proportions and heavy, low-contrast strokes. Stems broaden into subtly flared, bracketed serif endings, giving terminals a carved, wedge-like presence rather than crisp slabs. Counters are moderately open with rounded bowls, while joins and inner corners show slightly pinched, ink-trap-like shaping that adds bite and improves definition at heavier sizes. The lowercase has a steady rhythm with sturdy verticals, a two-storey “a,” and a single-storey “g,” and the numerals are wide and blocky with strong, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings where its strong color and flared serifs can be appreciated—headlines, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, posters, and book covers. It can also support branding that wants a classic, established feel, particularly when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels traditional and confident, with a slightly old-style, print-forward character. Its weight and flared endings lend it an authoritative, established voice that reads as editorial and heritage-minded rather than minimalist or purely contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with extra weight and terminal flare for impact, balancing familiar bookish forms with sturdier shapes that hold up in prominent, attention-getting typography.
In the sample text, the dense color produces strong emphasis and clear word shapes, especially in headings. The design’s flaring and tapered inner shaping help keep counters from clogging and give the text a subtly engraved, poster-like punch at larger sizes.