Serif Flared Poku 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Barmeno' and 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Afire' by Bunny Dojo, 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Core Sans N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional, sporty, retro, energetic, assertive, playful, attention grabbing, retro display, high impact, dynamic emphasis, flared, wedge serif, oblique, compact, round counters.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with flared, wedge-like terminals that give the strokes a carved, sculpted finish. The letterforms are compact and energetic, with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and softly tapered joins; curves stay smooth rather than sharply stressed. Spacing and rhythm feel tight and punchy, with chunky numerals and capitals that read as solid blocks, while lowercase forms keep a lively, slightly bouncy flow. Overall color is dense and even, with minimal visible stroke contrast and a clear emphasis on mass and momentum.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and promotional typography where strong presence and motion are desirable. It can work well for sports branding, event graphics, packaging callouts, and editorial features that need a retro-forward, high-impact voice; it is less suited to quiet body copy.
The tone is bold and kinetic, combining a vintage, poster-like flavor with a sporty confidence. The italic slant and flared endings add motion and a touch of theatricality, making the voice feel loud, upbeat, and attention-seeking rather than quiet or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, slanted stance and distinctive flared terminals, evoking classic display serifs adapted for bold modern branding. It prioritizes immediacy and character over neutrality, aiming for strong recognition in large sizes.
Wedge-like serifs and flared stroke endings are consistently present across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping the design hold together at display sizes. The oblique construction and compact counters can make long passages feel intense, but they amplify impact in short lines.