Serif Flared Hanob 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Bushwick JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Gosent' by NamelaType, 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, lively, headline, attention grabbing, dynamic emphasis, retro display, brand impact, flared, bracketed, ink-trap, ball terminal, wedge serif.
A very heavy, right-leaning serif design with flared, wedge-like terminals and compact counters that give it a dense, emphatic color on the page. Stems broaden into softly bracketed endings, producing a carved, almost engraved rhythm rather than flat slab terminations. Curves are rounded but tightened by small apertures and occasional teardrop/ball-like terminals (notably in the lowercase), while diagonals and joins show crisp, slightly pinched transitions that read like subtle ink traps. The overall silhouette is energetic and forward, with sturdy capitals and bouncy lowercase forms that keep the texture varied across words.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: posters, big headlines, sports and event branding, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing to preserve readability.
The font projects a punchy, competitive tone—confident and slightly nostalgic—evoking classic sports lettering and mid‑century display typography. Its strong lean and swelling terminals add motion and drama, making text feel loud, enthusiastic, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a bold italic stance and distinctive flared serifs, combining traditional serif cues with a dynamic, athletic personality. Its goal is to stand out quickly in branding and headline environments while keeping letterforms recognizable and consistent.
In running text the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create strong contrast between black shapes and counters, so spacing and size will materially affect clarity. The numerals are similarly bold and stylized, matching the overall forward-leaning, flared-termination theme for a cohesive display set.