Serif Flared Egri 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a tightly condensed serif with pronounced flared, wedge-like terminals that broaden at stroke ends rather than forming blunt slabs. Strokes are heavy and confident, with modest contrast and a generally vertical stress, creating a strongly upright rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and openings can be narrow, while the capitals read tall and sculpted with sharp interior joins and tapered details. Lowercase follows the same chiseled, calligraphic-influenced construction, producing a dense texture and a distinct, poster-like silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited but impact is needed—headlines, poster titling, book and magazine covers, and mastheads. It can also work for bold brand marks and packaging where a classic, editorial voice is desired. The font’s dense texture and narrow fit make it effective for stacked or tightly set title lines.
The overall tone feels assertive and editorial, with a classic, slightly theatrical flavor. Its narrow proportions and flared endings give it a dramatic, old-style gravitas that can read as both traditional and attention-grabbing. The texture suggests confidence and seriousness, making statements feel weighty and deliberate.
The design appears intended to merge condensed display efficiency with a traditional serif voice, using flared terminals and chiseled joins to add character and authority. It prioritizes strong silhouette and typographic presence over neutrality, aiming for memorable, high-impact typography in prominent placements.
The condensed width and heavy weight create a strong vertical color on the page, especially in all-caps. At smaller sizes or in long passages, the compact counters and tight apertures may increase density, while larger sizes emphasize the distinctive wedge terminals and carved shapes. Numerals match the sturdy, condensed presence of the letters and maintain the same flared finishing.