Serif Flared Game 12 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'PF Square Sans Condensed Pro' by Parachute, 'Nostalgia Collective' by RagamKata, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'DynaGrotesk' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Dream Waves' by Timelesstype Studio, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, authoritative, traditional, dramatic, editorial, vintage, impact, heritage, authority, display emphasis, editorial tone, bracketed, beaked, swashy, ink-trap hint, display.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed, flared terminals and pronounced wedge-like serifs. Stems are robust and vertical, while curves tighten into sharp joins, creating a crisp rhythm with noticeable thick–thin modulation. Uppercase forms feel wide and monumental with compact internal counters, and the lowercase shows sturdy, oldstyle-like proportions with a single-storey “g” and pronounced ear/terminal shapes. Overall spacing reads moderately tight, and the silhouette is defined by sculpted joins and beaked, tapered ends rather than flat slabs.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short editorial bursts where its bold texture and flared serifs can carry impact. It works well on posters, book covers, mastheads, and packaging where a classic, authoritative voice is desired and generous sizing helps preserve interior clarity.
The tone is bold and declarative, evoking classic print typography with a slightly theatrical edge. Its sharp modulation and carved terminals add a sense of formality and tradition, while the exaggerated weight gives it a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened weight and sculpted terminals, prioritizing presence and character over neutrality. Its flared endings and dramatic contrast suggest a display-driven serif meant to feel carved, historic, and emphatic in prominent settings.
The numerals and capitals appear particularly suited to large sizes, where the flared endings and tight counters become a distinctive texture. The design’s contrast and sharp joins can make small sizes feel dense, especially in longer text blocks.