Serif Flared Mede 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, vintage, assertive, attention grabbing, ornamental display, brand distinctiveness, editorial impact, swashy, curvilinear, calligraphic, tapered, high-impact.
A striking serif with aggressively tapered, flared stroke endings and pronounced thick–thin contrast. The letterforms are wide and weighty, with crisp, pointed terminals and wedge-like serifs that often resolve into sharp hooks or beak shapes. Curves are strongly modeled and sometimes swollen, creating a lively, slightly irregular rhythm; counters tend to be tight and teardrop-like in places, especially in lowercase. The lowercase shows compact bowls and distinctive, expressive terminals, while capitals read monumental with bold verticals and sculpted inner shapes.
This face excels in large sizes where its flared terminals and sculpted contrast can be appreciated—headlines, display copy, packaging, and cover typography. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when a bold, characterful voice is desired, but the dense texture suggests keeping longer passages brief or generously spaced.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, mixing a classical, display-seriffed authority with a quirky, showy flair. Its sharp terminals and swelling curves give it an attention-grabbing, slightly mischievous personality that feels suited to statement-making typography rather than quiet utility.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that blends classical proportions with exaggerated flared endings and dramatic contrast to create a distinctive, memorable voice. Its stylized terminals and energetic rhythm prioritize personality and presence in titles and branding over neutral readability.
In text samples the strong contrast and tight internal spaces make the texture dark and punchy, with occasional spark from the sharp serifs and tapered joins. Numerals echo the same sculpted contrast and flared endings, giving them an ornamental, headline-ready presence.