Serif Flared Sele 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lemands' by Arterfak Project, 'Derpache' by Edignwn Type, 'NS Gibswing' by Novi Souldado, and 'FTY SKORZHEN' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, book covers, authoritative, classic, formal, vintage, impact, tradition, authority, space efficiency, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, wedge serif, high weight, compact.
A compact, heavy serif with short, flared terminals and bracketed wedge-like serifs that broaden smoothly out of the stems. The overall construction is sturdy and relatively low in contrast, with thick, confident main strokes and small, crisp counters that stay open enough for display sizes. Proportions are tight and vertically oriented, giving the uppercase a strong, poster-like footprint, while the lowercase maintains a traditional book-ish skeleton with solid bowls and firm joins. Numerals are equally weighty and tightly set, matching the typeface’s dense rhythm and emphatic color on the page.
This face is well suited to headlines, section openers, and pull quotes where a dense, traditional serif voice is desired. It can work effectively for magazine or newspaper styling, book covers, and brand marks that need a classic, authoritative presence, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font projects a confident, traditional tone with a slightly old-world, editorial feel. Its dense texture and assertive serifs read as authoritative and formal, lending a sense of seriousness and heritage without feeling delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, space-efficient serif for impactful text settings, combining traditional letterforms with flared, wedge-like finishing for extra firmness and visual bite. It prioritizes strong typographic color and clarity in display-led applications over delicate detail.
The design’s flared endings create a subtle carved or engraved impression, especially in straight-sided letters like E, F, H, I, and T. The overall spacing and compact widths make it feel punchy in headlines, with a consistent, even typographic color across mixed-case settings.