Serif Flared Nobal 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, modern classic, display impact, editorial voice, premium tone, distinct silhouette, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, tapered, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty, sculpted verticals. Strokes often swell and then narrow into flared, wedge-like terminals, giving counters and joins a carved, chiseled feel rather than flat, bracketed endings. Serifs are sharp and elegant, with pointed beaks and fine finishing details; curves show pronounced thick–thin modulation and smooth, controlled tension. The texture is lively and slightly irregular in rhythm due to the pronounced tapering and flare, which creates a distinctive sparkle at display sizes while remaining structured and upright.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display typography where the sharp contrast and flared terminals can remain crisp. It’s a strong choice for magazine layouts, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster titles, and it can add a distinctive editorial voice to short pulls or quotes in larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward confidence. It feels luxe and intentional—more akin to engraved or calligraphic letterforms than utilitarian book serifs—suited to settings where contrast and silhouette are meant to be noticed.
The design appears intended to combine classical serif authority with a contemporary, high-fashion edge. By emphasizing tapered strokes and flared endings, it aims to deliver a recognizable silhouette and a refined, print-like sparkle for prominent typographic moments.
Uppercase forms read stately with strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase introduces more personality through tapered joins, compact bowls, and expressive terminals. Numerals follow the same sharp, high-contrast logic, maintaining a consistent sense of precision and snap in mixed text.