Serif Flared Jive 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, dramatic, theatrical, assertive, vintage, sporty, display impact, sense of motion, vintage flair, drama, flared terminals, wedge serifs, swashy, calligraphic, forward-leaning.
A forceful italic serif with sweeping, flared stroke endings and wedge-like serifs that read as carved, blade-shaped accents. The letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with strong diagonal stress and a lively rhythm from tapered joins and sharply sheared terminals. Counters are compact and the overall silhouette is energetic and slightly calligraphic, balancing broad, weighty stems with narrow hairlines and crisp edges.
Best suited to large-size applications such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and bold branding where its sharp contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can add a vintage-leaning, high-impact voice to packaging and promotional graphics, and works well for energetic themes that benefit from motion and drama.
The font conveys a dramatic, headline-first personality—confident, slightly theatrical, and reminiscent of vintage display lettering. Its aggressive slant and sharp wedges create a sense of speed and impact, while the flared detailing adds a crafted, classic tone rather than a purely modern feel.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display italic that merges classic serif structure with flared, calligraphic finishing. It prioritizes impact, momentum, and sculpted contrast to create distinctive word shapes for short-form text.
Uppercase forms are especially assertive, with angular notches and pointed entry/exit strokes that amplify contrast. Numerals match the same italic momentum and wedge detailing, keeping a consistent, punchy texture across alphanumerics.