Serif Flared Fifa 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType; 'Calibra Text' by Great Studio; 'Accia Moderato' and 'Accia Piano' by Mint Type; and 'Azurio' by Narrow Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, brand marks, classical, authoritative, dramatic, formal, display impact, classic tone, print presence, heritage feel, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, ball terminals, tight apertures, sheared joins.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced wedge-like serifs that feel flared out of the stems. The rhythm is built on stout main strokes paired with hairline connections, producing crisp inner counters and sharp joins. Curves are generously rounded but terminate with angular cuts, while several letters show compact apertures and slightly pinched bowls that add tension. Lowercase details include a single-storey a and g, a teardrop/ball-like ear on g, and a tall, sturdy t with a compact crossbar; figures are lining and similarly contrasty, with a curled 2 and an open-top 4.
Best suited to display and large text settings such as headlines, magazine titles, book covers, and posters where its contrast and flared serifs can read clearly. It can also support premium or heritage-leaning brand marks and packaging, especially where a dense, authoritative typographic color is desired.
The overall tone is stately and traditional, with a confident, slightly theatrical presence. Its sharp serifs and steep contrast give it a headline voice associated with book typography, heritage branding, and formal editorial design. The texture feels weighty and ceremonial rather than casual, leaning toward gravitas and prestige.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added drama through flared, wedge-like serifs and tightened apertures, balancing traditional proportions with expressive stroke endings. It aims to create a strong page presence and a refined, print-forward texture for prominent typographic moments.
The uppercase has a broad, inscriptional feel with sturdy horizontals on E/F/T and a wide, rounded O, while letters like S and Q show energetic curves that keep the style from feeling static. Spacing in the sample text reads compact and dense, creating a dark, emphatic color at larger sizes where the fine hairlines remain visible.