Serif Flared Pehu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event titles, halloween, playful, retro, spooky, whimsical, theatrical, display impact, thematic branding, vintage flair, expressive titles, bulbous, flared, soft corners, tapered joins, inky.
A heavy, rounded display serif with pronounced flaring at terminals and wedge-like spur details that create a scalloped silhouette. Strokes stay broadly even, but the contours pinch and swell at joins and ends, producing an inky, cut-paper rhythm rather than crisp rational geometry. Counters are compact and often teardrop or oval, with occasional triangular notches and inward scoops that emphasize the decorative flare. Overall spacing feels generous for the weight, while letter widths vary noticeably across the alphabet, reinforcing a lively, irregular texture in words.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as posters, headline typography, product packaging, and attention-grabbing signage where its flared terminals and chunky silhouettes can be appreciated. It can also work well for themed applications—circus, magic, or spooky seasonal graphics—especially when paired with a simpler companion for body copy.
The tone is mischievous and showy, blending vintage poster energy with a slightly eerie, storybook character. Its chunky shapes and flared endings read as friendly at a glance, but the pointed nicks and dramatic silhouettes add a hint of gothic theatricality. The result feels festive and characterful rather than formal or restrained.
This appears designed as a high-impact display face that maximizes personality through exaggerated flared terminals, compact counters, and varied proportions. The intention is to create a distinctive word-shape and a memorable texture on the line, prioritizing character and theme over neutral readability.
The design favors strong black shapes and distinctive terminals over small-size clarity; interior apertures and counters can close up quickly as size drops. Numerals match the same bulbous, flared construction, keeping a consistent display voice across letters and figures.