Serif Flared Rohe 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type and 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, poster, western, condensed, authoritative, rugged, space saving, impact, vintage feel, headline clarity, flared, wedge serif, vertical, blocky, high impact.
A condensed display serif with heavy, vertical emphasis and compact counters. Strokes are largely monolinear in feel, ending in pronounced flared, wedge-like terminals that function as serifs without forming full slabs. The apertures are tight and the internal spaces are small, producing a dark, uniform texture at text sizes and a commanding silhouette at larger sizes. Forms are mostly straight-sided with minimal curvature, and joins read firm and squared, reinforcing a sturdy, industrial rhythm.
Best used for headlines, posters, and short statements where a dense, high-impact texture is an asset. It can also work well in branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a condensed footprint and a bold, vintage-leaning voice.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a frontier/woodtype sensibility and a no-nonsense, workmanlike attitude. Its narrow, towering proportions give it a commanding presence that feels suited to headlines and signage where authority and impact are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow width while retaining serifed character through flared terminals. Its controlled rhythm and compressed counters suggest a focus on strong legibility at display sizes and a distinctive, heritage-tinged presence.
Uppercase shapes maintain a consistent, upright stance with strong vertical stems; the lowercase follows the same condensed logic with tall ascenders and compact bowls. Numerals match the weight and narrow footprint, keeping a cohesive, poster-ready color across mixed text.