Serif Flared Fiby 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MF Etab' by Medad Font and 'Mart' by NoCommenType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, scholarly, impact, credibility, tradition, readability, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, crisp, high-ink, robust.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, subtly flared terminals that broaden as strokes meet the serifs. The forms are compact and weighty with a steady rhythm, a relatively large x-height, and clearly defined counters that stay open despite the heavy color. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joints and diagonals (notably in K, R, V, W, and X) feel crisp and deliberate. Numerals and capitals carry a traditional, stately silhouette, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable texture in text.
This face performs best where a strong, classic serif voice is needed—headlines, subheads, book or magazine typography, and brand marks that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone. It also suits posters and packaging that want a dense, high-impact typographic color without losing the familiar structure of a conventional serif.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, suggesting institutional credibility and a literary, editorial voice. Its strong presence reads as confident and serious, with a classic sensibility that feels suited to established brands and print-minded typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, traditional reading and display serif with flared, bracketed finishing for a confident, print-forward presence. Its proportions and dense color suggest an emphasis on impact and credibility while keeping forms recognizable and stable in text.
The stroke endings show a noticeable flare and bracketing that softens transitions and helps maintain continuity in dense settings. In the text sample, the letterspacing and proportions create a dark, emphatic paragraph color that remains coherent and legible at display-to-subhead sizes.