Serif Flared Gari 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Apres' by Font Bureau, 'Heyday' by Hemphill Type, 'Golden Stories' by Letterhend, and 'Extra Old' and 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, heritage, assertive, institutional, classic, authority, impact, tradition, readability, craft, bracketed, flared, sturdy, compact, high-ink.
A sturdy serif with flared stroke endings and pronounced bracketed serifs that read as wedge-like terminals. The letterforms are compact and weighty, with broad verticals, low contrast, and softly rounded joins that keep the texture even. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, and R, while rounds (O, C, G) feel full and slightly squarish, contributing to a dense, confident rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a modest x-height, robust ascenders/descenders, and strong, blocky serifs on stems; overall spacing appears slightly tight, enhancing a solid text color.
Best suited for headlines, deck text, and short-to-medium editorial passages where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can work well for magazine titles, book covers, institutional branding, and poster typography, particularly when high contrast against the background is available.
The font conveys a classic, authoritative tone with a distinctly editorial and heritage feel. Its heavy, confident presence suggests tradition and credibility, while the flared terminals add a subtly crafted, old-style warmth rather than a purely mechanical look.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with extra weight and presence, using flared, bracketed terminals to add craft and character while maintaining a consistent, readable rhythm. It aims to balance classic proportions with a denser, more impactful texture for display-forward typography.
The uppercase has a carved, monumental quality, especially in A, M, N, and W where the terminals widen into clear wedges. Numerals are bold and legible with stable shapes, designed to hold up in prominent settings. In running text, the sturdy serifs and compact apertures produce a dark, emphatic color that favors impact over airiness.