Serif Flared Gufa 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, retro, assertive, dynamic, editorial, impact, momentum, heritage, visibility, flared, sheared, bracketed, tapered, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular rhythm. Strokes show subtle modulation and frequently widen into tapered, flared terminals, producing wedge-like serifs rather than rectangular slabs. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with round forms (O, Q, o, e) reading robust and slightly squarish in their internal spaces. The italic construction is clearly drawn (not merely obliqued), with energetic diagonals and occasional sharp joins that create small notch/ink-trap-like impressions in tight intersections.
Best suited to headlines, short blurbs, and brand statements where a forceful italic presence is desirable. It can work well for sports and motorsport-inspired identities, poster titling, and impactful packaging text. For longer passages, it is most comfortable in larger sizes or with added spacing to keep the dense texture from feeling overly compact.
The overall tone feels fast, emphatic, and slightly vintage—suggesting motion and impact while staying refined enough for display typography. It balances athletic boldness with a classic, editorial serif sensibility, giving it an assertive voice without becoming ornamental.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold italic voice with classic serif cues, using flared terminals and controlled modulation to add sophistication to an otherwise high-impact display style. The wide set and sturdy shapes prioritize visibility and branding punch, while the serif detailing keeps it anchored in traditional typography.
Serifs and terminals tend to be wedge-shaped and forward-driving, reinforcing the italic momentum. Numerals are hefty and high-contrast in silhouette, with curved figures (3, 5, 6, 9) emphasizing smooth, continuous strokes and strong endings. In text, the weight and slant create a tight, headline-oriented texture that prefers generous tracking and larger sizes.