Serif Flared Guha 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold; 'Normaliq' by Differentialtype; 'Croma Sans', 'Epoca Pro', 'Foro Sans', and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; and 'Kyrial Display Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, energetic, sporty, confident, retro, impact, motion, emphasis, display, flared, wedge serif, oblique, forward-leaning, compact.
A heavy, forward-leaning serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and a compact, muscular build. Strokes stay largely uniform in weight with subtle swelling where they meet curves and terminals, creating a carved, chiseled feel rather than sharp hairline contrast. Counters are moderately tight, curves are full, and joins are firm, giving the letterforms a dense, punchy texture in lines of text. Uppercase shapes read sturdy and simplified, while lowercase forms remain highly italicized with a single-storey a and g and pronounced entry/exit strokes that reinforce the rightward motion.
Best suited to display settings where impact and motion are desired: headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and bold packaging titles. It can also work for compact logotypes and short callouts where the strong slant and dense color help the text stand out.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, with a distinctly assertive, headline-driven personality. Its forward slant and flared endings suggest speed, momentum, and confidence, while the wedge-serif detailing adds a slightly vintage, poster-like flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a sense of speed, combining a heavyweight italic stance with flared serif terminals for a distinctive, high-energy texture. It prioritizes bold presence and directional rhythm over quiet, extended reading comfort.
The rhythm is strongly directional due to the consistent slant and the active terminals, and the numerals match the same compact, weighty construction for cohesive display use. The italic forms are integral to the design rather than a simple slant, with clearly shaped cursive-like structures in letters such as f, j, and y.