Serif Flared Opme 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial display, signage, retro, assertive, friendly, poster-like, hearty, impact, nostalgia, warmth, readability, branding, soft serifs, flared ends, bracketed, rounded joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy serif with softly flared terminals and strongly bracketed serifs that broaden where strokes meet. The forms are wide and generously proportioned, with rounded inner counters and smooth curves that keep the color even despite the weight. Contrast is present but moderated; verticals read stout while curves and joins soften into subtly tapered, almost chiseled endings. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with a single-storey a and g, short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders, and overall dense spacing that builds a solid typographic block.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its mass and flared detailing can be appreciated. It works well for posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a bold, vintage-leaning serif voice, and can hold up in large editorial pull quotes or impactful signage.
The tone feels confident and nostalgic, with a warm, slightly playful heft that recalls mid-century display typography. Its rounded, flaring details avoid harshness, giving headlines a friendly but authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while staying approachable, using flared stroke endings and rounded construction to soften a very heavy serif silhouette. It aims for a classic display feel with strong readability and a distinctive, crafted rhythm.
Capitals are broad and stable, with pronounced feet and subtly swelling strokes that add a crafted, print-like character. Numerals are bold and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ wide stance and heavy presence.