Serif Flared Keme 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Symbol' by ITC, 'Legal Brief JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Naveid' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, magazine titles, assertive, retro, editorial, sporty, dramatic, visual impact, dynamic emphasis, retro flavor, brand voice, swashy, bracketed, flared, wedge serif, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with flared stroke endings and pronounced bracketed serifs that read as wedge-like in places. The design shows moderate contrast with sturdy verticals and rounded joins, producing compact interior counters and a dense typographic color. Terminals are often angled and slightly sharpened, and the curves (C, G, S, a, e) feel broadly sculpted rather than delicate. Overall proportions are generous in width, with a lively, slightly uneven rhythm across glyphs that emphasizes motion and impact in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings like headlines, posters, and punchy magazine or newsletter titles where its dense weight and energetic slant can shine. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a bold, retro-leaning voice, especially when set with ample spacing and strong hierarchy.
The tone is confident and theatrical, with a vintage, headline-driven energy. Its slanted stance and chunky, flared detailing suggest speed and swagger, landing somewhere between classic editorial bold-italic and retro display lettering.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a dynamic italic rhythm, combining traditional serif cues with flared, sculpted stroke endings for a distinctive display personality. The goal seems to be readable impact at larger sizes rather than quiet, long-form text neutrality.
In the sample text, the strong weight and tight counters create a dark, commanding texture that holds up well at large sizes. Numerals are similarly robust and angled, matching the forward momentum of the letters.