Serif Flared Pose 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'NS Bullsmith' and 'NS Mudolf' by Novi Souldado, and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, magazine titles, confident, retro, editorial, friendly, punchy, impact, warmth, classic feel, display clarity, soft corners, bracketed, flared terminals, ball terminals, round counters.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with gently flared stroke endings and broadly bracketed serifs that blend into the stems rather than snapping to slab-like blocks. The letterforms are wide-set with large, rounded counters and a generally smooth, compact rhythm, while terminals and joins show subtle curvature that softens the mass. Uppercase forms read sturdy and even, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward structure with a single-storey a and g, plus a compact, rounded i/j dot. Numerals are bold and open, with simplified shapes and strong, stable silhouettes that match the overall weight and width.
Best suited to large sizes where its broad proportions and dense weight can do the work—headlines, poster typography, cover lines, packaging names, and brand wordmarks. It can also function for short, high-impact blurbs or pull quotes, but the heavy overall color makes it less ideal for long passages at smaller sizes.
The font projects a bold, self-assured tone with a distinctly retro editorial flavor. Its rounded shapes and softened serif transitions keep it approachable, while the sheer density and width give it a commanding, headline-first presence. Overall it feels robust, upbeat, and attention-seeking without becoming sharp or brittle.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a warm, classic serif voice—combining sturdy, wide proportions with softened, flared finishing to keep the shapes readable and charismatic in display contexts.
In text settings the heavy color forms a near-solid typographic block, so spacing and internal counters become the primary contributors to legibility. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) emphasize the rounded, slightly softened shaping, and the serif/terminal treatment adds a subtle crafted feel that differentiates it from purely geometric or slabby display faces.