Serif Flared Fida 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, confident, literary, dramatic, authority, expressiveness, display impact, editorial tone, heritage feel, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, ball terminals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced, flared stroke endings that read as wedge-like serifs. Stems are sturdy and mostly vertical, while joins and terminals show a calligraphic influence: curves pinch into narrow connections and expand quickly into broad bowls. The letterforms have a slightly elastic rhythm—rounds are generous, counters are fairly open, and many terminals finish in teardrop or ball-like shapes (notably in the lowercase). Diagonals and arms (such as in K, V, W, and y) are sharply cut with tapered entries, and the overall texture in text is dark and punchy with clear thick/thin modulation.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display-forward typography where its contrast and flared serifs can be appreciated. It works well for editorial design, book and magazine titles, posters, and brand marks aiming for a classic, confident voice. In longer passages it will create a dense, dramatic color, making it most comfortable when set with generous spacing and leading.
The face conveys a traditional, bookish authority with a theatrical edge. Its strong contrast and flared finishing strokes add drama and formality, while the lively terminals keep it from feeling austere, giving it an editorial, slightly vintage tone.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with a more expressive, calligraphic terminal treatment, producing a robust display serif that feels both traditional and distinctive on the page.
Uppercase forms feel stately and weight-forward, with wide curves and emphatic serifs that hold up at display sizes. Lowercase shows more personality through ball terminals and sculpted joins, producing a distinctive word shape. Numerals are similarly high-contrast and sturdy, suited to headline settings where the figures need presence.