Serif Flared Rowi 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType and 'Corleone' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, poster-like, dramatic, space-saving impact, vintage display, strong branding, poster emphasis, condensed, flared, wedge serif, high impact, compact.
A condensed display serif with heavy, compact forms and clearly flared stroke endings that read like wedge serifs. Strokes are largely uniform in thickness, with gentle swelling into terminals rather than sharp contrast. Counters are relatively small and vertically oriented, and the overall rhythm is tight with short extenders and a stacked, upright silhouette. Numerals and capitals feel especially blocky and vertical, while lowercase retains the same compressed, sturdy construction for a consistent texture in lines of text.
Best used for headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a dense, vertical presence is desirable. It also suits packaging and label-style graphics that benefit from a vintage or industrial edge. For extended text, it works more reliably as short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, and titling—where its compact rhythm remains clear.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a retro industrial feel reminiscent of traditional posters, headlines, and stamped or sign-painted lettering. Its compact width and dense color create an authoritative, attention-grabbing voice that can skew dramatic or slightly gothic depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while retaining a serifed, crafted character through flared terminals. It balances sturdy, low-contrast construction with a distinctly stylized finish to evoke classic display typography.
The flaring at terminals gives the letterforms a carved, chiseled impression without turning into a slab-serif look. In paragraph-like settings the tight spacing and narrow proportions produce a strong, dark typographic color, making it better suited to emphasis than long, continuous reading.